Parker Grelecki, 6, was born on September 9, 2008. During the pregnancy, he was diagnosed with hydrocephalus. When he was born, his skull consisted of 98% fluid and 2% brain matter. His future looked bleak and doctors were unsure of what kind of life he would live. For the first few years of his life, Parker wore a cast on his head to help shape it correctly. He was also fitted with his trademark glasses. Today, Parker is a flourishing six year old with two younger siblings. He attends therapy regularly to help with his motor and cognitive skills. (Photo-Allie Blinder, ablinder92@gmail.com)

The Grelecki family cheers on their oldest son, Chase, at his soccer game in Marietta, Ga., on Sunday, September 28, 2014. Parker, their son that was born with hydrocephalus, often brings a game with him, like an iPad to long events like this because of his extremely short attention span. Just from meeting Parker and his family, you would never guess the obstacles that he has fought through. (Photo/Allie Blinder, ablinder92@gmail.com) Crysie Gerlecki- 404-825-3641

Parker Grelecki, 6, attends therapy every Monday afternoon in Roswell, Georgia. On December 1, 2014, he works on his cognitive skills and motor skills with his therapist, Ms. Bianca in Athens, Georgia. One of his favorite activities is to put money in the bank account. The bank says fun facts about the amount a person puts in and Parker's favorite is the penny. On Monday, December 1, his money added up to 99 cents. (Photo-Allie Blinder, ablinder92@gmail.com)

While at therapy in Athens, Georgia, on December 1, 2014, Parker has to complete an obstacle course. A side effect of his brains development is low muscle tone and balance. The obstacle course forces Parker to not only exercise his muscles and test his balance, but also focus which is another area that he has trouble in. The rope ladder is the hardest part of the obstacle course for Parker because he has to pull himself up and he is not the biggest fan of heights. (Photo-Allie Blinder, ablinder92@gmail.com)

The obstacle course begins with the steps and jumping off of the steps. This activity is challenging for Parker due to his lack of balance and fear of heights. Ms. Bianca, shows Parker how to jump off and land safely as he begins the day's course in Athens, Georgia, on December 1, 2014. (Photo-Allie Blinder, ablinder92@gmail.com)

Ms. Bianca always tries to make therapy fun and exciting, so the obstacle course ends with a scooter race down a ramp into some pillows in Athens, Georgia, on December 1, 2014. This activity also challenges Parker's balance. He likes to start off slow and end fast, throwing himself into the giant pillows at the end of the ramp. This is his favorite part of the obstacle course and works well as a reward system as it follows right after the rope ladder. (Photo-Allie Blinder, ablinder92@gmail.com)

After physical therapy, Parker and Ms. Bianca move to a classroom for cognitive therapy in Athens, Georgia, on December 1, 2014. They do a variety of activities focusing on writing, spelling and numbers. Parker sometimes struggles with writing and remembering how to begin a letter. Ms. Bianca taught him a cheer with hand motions to help him remember how to write certain letters. (Photo-Allie Blinder, ablinder92@gmail.com)

Each week during cognitive therapy, Parker focuses on learning a new letter. During the week of December 1, 2014, he worked on the letter "K". Ms. Bianca utilizes several different toys, objects and methods to help him learn the letter and how to write it, including play dough, and iPad and a special grip to help him hold the pencil correctly. All of these methods help stimulate part of his brain as it develops and helps to keep him focused. Parker really enjoys the iPad because it plays music when he writes it correctly. (Photo-Allie Blinder, ablinder92@gmail.com) Parker is in kindergarten at Sweet Apple Elementary School. He's in a new special focus class at the school that provides a smaller, more hands on environment. Besides cognitive therapy and a smaller class, Parker is also tutored once a week by a private tutor at his house to help him in all of his subjects as well. (Photo-Allie Blinder, ablinder92@gmail.com)

Ms. Bianca meets with Parker's mother, Crysie Grelecki after every session to discuss what they worked on, how Parker did and what she can do at home to help. Parker's younger brother, Chase, also goes to speech therapy at the same time as Parker. Emily, 2, sleeps throughout the therapy session and Mrs. Grelecki worries that she won't sleep that night or will wet herself as she has just started being potty trained. (Photo-Allie Blinder, ablinder92@gmail.com)

Outside of official therapy, Parker participates in many other activities to help his muscle development. On Wednesday, December 3, 2014, Parker took a swim lesson in Athens, Georgia. He learned the beginner's stroke and practiced putting his head underwater. Timid at first, he soon became more comfortable and learned how to kick his legs correctly. His younger sister, Emily, took her first swim lesson after Parker was done. Chase came along as well and was upset that he didn't get the chance to swim too. (Photo-Allie Blinder, ablinder92@gmail.com)

Emily Grelecki, 2, and Crysie Grelecki towel off after Emily's swim lesson in Athens, Georgia, on December 3, 2014. It was Emily's first swim lesson ever. At only two years old, she is miles above where Parker was developmentally at the same age. (Photo-Allie Blinder, ablinder92@gmail.com)

Crysie Grelecki helps Parker,6, dry off after his swim lesson in Athens, Georgia, on December 3, 2014. Parker was very excited to start taking swim lessons again and was proud of himself for how well he did. After seeing his two year old sister, Emily, take her first swim lesson, Parker became a little upset. Crysie quickly soothed and encouraged him, helping Parker get back to his chipper and energetic self. (Photo-Allie Blinder, ablinder92@gmail.com)

Besides swimming and physical therapy, Parker also plays tennis to help his motor skills. On Tuesday, December 2, 2014, Parker worked on volleys and his forehand in Athens, Georgia. To help him focus, his coach has him pretend that his racket is a samurai sword and he must defend the village. (Photo-Allie Blinder, ablinder92@gmail.com)

Chase Grelecki, 5, has a group tennis lesson on the next court over from where Parker is having a private lesson in Athens, Georgia, on December 2, 2014. Chase is extremely athletic and helps his team win during some of the games that they play during the lesson. (Photo-Allie Blinder, ablinder92@gmail.com)

Parker sometimes becomes frustrated or jealous that he can't participate in group sports lessons. Due to his lack of muscle development and definition and attention span, Parker needs one-on-one attention. He often runs over to the next court to try to be a part of his brother's lesson or becomes upset when he see's them playing a fun game and isn't allowed to join. While the other boys can pick up many tennis balls at a time, Parker is only able to pick up a few. (Photo-Allie Blinder, ablinder92@gmail.com)

Because of Parker's experience with Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, the Grelecki's are one of UGA Miracle's "Miracle Families". UGA Miracle is a student organization at the University of Georgia that raises money for Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. They host a variety of events from fundraisers to family days to their main event, Dance Marathon. The Grelecki's attended UGA Miracle's "Trunk or Treat" Family Day on Sunday, October 26, 2014. Parker dressed up as a ninja and immediately found his family pal, senior Tyler Hall. UGA Miracle along with several other Dance Marathon programs (especially Crysie's alma mater Auburn) have become a large extension of their family. (Photo-Allie Blinder, ablinder92@gmail.com)

The entire Grelecki family was invited to UGA Miracle's "Trunk or Treat" family day in Athens, Georgia, on October 26, 2014. Chase and Emily dressed up as Wolverine and Cinderella and had the same opportunity to gather as much candy as possible and play all of the games just like Parker. Parker and his siblings sometimes get extra fun opportunities like these because of Parker's battle. The Grelecki's do an incredible job of treating each of their children equally and showering them with love and attention. (Photo-Allie Blinder, ablinder92@gmail.com)

Parker Gerlecki, 6, runs out onto the field in Marietta, Ga., on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2014 after hearing the coach try to convince his brother, Chase, to yell "Roll Tide". The Grelecki's are huge Auburn fans since their mom, Crysie, is an Auburn graduate. Though Chase is a little over a year younger than Parker, they are similar in size. (Photo/Allie Blinder, ablinder92@gmail.com) Crysie Gerlecki- 404-825-3641

Though they are a little over a year apart, there are Chase is developmentally many steps ahead of Parker. They play well together as brothers and as friends, but also fight over the iPad and who gets to ride in the "good" carseat in Athens, Georgia, on December 1, 2014. (Photo-Allie Blinder, ablinder92@gmail.com)

Ryan, Crysie and Parker Grelecki cheer on their oldest son, Chase, at his soccer game in Marietta, Ga., on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2014. Chase was the leading scorer in the game with two goals and it was only his third time ever playing soccer. (Photo/Allie Blinder, ablinder92@gmail.com) Crysie Gerlecki- 404-825-3641