Twenty-two people were injured in a shooting spree in West Texas last weekend — one of them is 17-month-old Anderson Davis.
Despite a number of injuries, Anderson has been progressing well, and her parents have stated that she is expected to "make a full recovery."
The gunman began shooting at a traffic stop in Midland and continued as he drove into Odessa. He was eventually killed in a shootout with police in a movie theater parking lot in Odessa.
Ector County Sheriff Mike Griffis stated on Monday that Anderson had to undergo surgery for shrapnel in her chest, a hole through her bottom lip, and damage to her front teeth.
"We hurt so badly for the families whose loved ones didn't survive this tragedy," reads their statement. "We are thankful for our beautiful baby girl and look forward to reuniting her at home with her twin brother soon."
"Toddlers are funny because they can get shot but still want to run around and play," Anderson's mother allegedly wrote to the governor.
Davis told the governor that the surgery would ensure that doctors were able to get a better look at Anderson's tongue, in order to properly access the full scope of the damage, which "was pretty bad" he stated.
A spokesman for University Medical Center in Lubbock told CNN on Saturday that Anderson's condition was "satisfactory" directly following surgery.
It is unclear how long Anderson will be recovering from her injuries, though based on the strength she has shown so far, it looks as though the universe is on her side.
h/t: CNN
