Teen Awakens From Coma in Time for Christmas

Christina VanDerVelden is still in delicate health, but she has awakened from her coma and is no longer in imminent danger of dying. Her family feels that the prayers of all her supporters helped her pull through. GoFundMe

The waning months of 2018 have not brought much cheer to the Van der Velden family of Jacksonville, Florida.

William and Alaina, both retired navy veterans have two daughters; 18-year-old Alexis and 17-year-old Christina who they call “Chrissy.”