Sunday, February 14, 1999

Abby's Days In The Sun 'Someday, Abby, someday'

Abby sits in the cockpit during a stopover on the flight to Florida. (Gary Landers photos) | ZOOM |

        For nearly five years, Caroline Perkins-Banks has heard Abby dream aloud about playing in the ocean, catching sand crabs and hugging Mickey Mouse. And for five years, Abby's mom could only preach patience. Someday, Abby, someday.

        But when a NASA-designed suit was donated to the family, Abby's adventure to Florida suddenly was possible.

Abby and Caroline. | ZOOM |

“It's given Abby a new life,” Mrs. Perkins-Banks said. “Words can't describe the joy of being able to see her run in the sunshine, play in the ocean. So free, so happy. As a parent, there's no greater joy than to see your child live a dream.”

NEXT: 'Look at all that water'

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