Meet The Avant Family

In the heart of Noblesville, Indiana, the Avant family’s story intertwines joy, resilience, and the daily challenges of raising children with special needs. Mike and Amanda Avant, with their three children Liam, Ruby, and Tate, form a tight-knit unit, navigating life’s highs and lows with unwavering love and support.

Liam, their vibrant seven-yearold, relishes the adventures of first grade at Noble Crossing Elementary. Ruby, six, faces the unique challenges of Rett Syndrome at Hinkle Creek Elementary, where she receives specialized education and therapies. And then there’s Tate, the youngest at thirteen months old, whose medical complexities demand constant attention.

Every day in the Avant household is a delicate balance between meeting their children’s needs and cherishing moments of joy. Mike, originally from Southern California, found solace in Indiana’s supportive community after attending Purdue University, while Amanda, a true Hoosier, left her career as a hospital social worker to care for Ruby and Tate.

Ruby’s condition demands round-the-clock care, from managing her feeding tube to navigating limited mobility. Tate faces medical complexities, requiring surgeries and therapies. Yet, amidst chaos, they find strength in each other and their support systems.

Amanda’s decision to step away from her career allows her to focus on their children, while Mike’s work from home at TRIMEDEX provides invaluable support. Their days are filled with therapy sessions, doctor’s appointments, and family routines, yet they find moments of respite in cherished traditions like family movie nights and Friday pizza dinners.

Through it all, they celebrate Ruby’s progress and Tate’s laughter, with Liam emerging as a supportive sibling. They lean on community organizations like CICOA, Healing Hands, and TenderCare for assistance. Ruby’s Indiana Wish trip to Disney World was amazing! We are looking forward to Tate’s first steps, and a future filled with love and laughter. Their story exemplifies resilience, love, and the unbreakable bonds of family, serving as a beacon of hope for others on similar journeys. Grateful for moments of joy, they face each day with courage, reminding themselves that love is the most powerful force.

THEY FACE EACH DAY WITH COURAGE, REMINDING THEMSELVES THAT LOVE IS THE MOST POWERFUL FORCE.

THEY FIND STRENGTH IN EACH OTHER AND THEIR SUPPORT SYSTEMS.