Joshua Christian was born at 12:21 pm at Magee Hospital in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. He weighed 8lbs 6oz and was 20 inches tall.
He was a pleasant baby and as he got older he was curious and did all the toddler things.
March 21, 1991 he was diagnosed with Duchennes Muscular Dystrophy. He was 3.5 years old. Joshua struggled to walk but never complained. He lost his ability to walk in 1997 and spent the rest of his life in wheelchair.
Joshua also was a Type 1 Diabetic by age 8.
Joshua went to Belle Vernon Area School District. He graduated in 2007.
Joshua enjoyed watching things about ghosts and the afterlife. He also enjoyed time with his brother Gregory. They loved each other very much. Joshua spent time with his Mom and Dad, his dogs Shadow, Jackson and Bella.
In August of 2021 he was baptized at Holy Resurrection Russian Orthodox Church in Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania.
Joshua's health began to decline September 2021.
Joshua passed away very early in the morning December 2nd, 2021 with his Mother by his side.
Photos
Lifetime
The world Joshua knew
Family milestones in gold, history for context
1987
Born October 5
1989
Joshua was 2 when "The Simpsons" debuted as a series
1995
Joshua was 8 when "Toy Story" became the first fully computer-animated film
I wish I had the power to go back in time and do life again with you, start all over from when I was pregnant with you.
I would do this life with you so much better, be the best Mom I could be.
I miss you tremendously every day.
I will see you again when my time comes.
I love you.