Doctors offered varied prognoses, ranging from potential wheelchair use to the possibility of playing high school football. Amid the confusion, what stood out was the family’s growing love for Charles.

Their fostering placement faced challenges, leading to a proposition for adoption. The family’s unequivocal “yes” marked Charles officially becoming a part of their lives on Nov. 15, 2017. Unexpected milestones followed, defying initial expectations.

Named after Zeleny-Floro’s husband’s late granddad, Charles began to crawl differently, showing determination to emulate other children.