Wednesday, May 1, 2013

My Life Story in 250 Words



Born 13 weeks early at two pounds and with Cerebral Palsy, my parents were told “put her in a wheelchair and forget about her.  She will never walk or talk.”  Always up for a challenge, I have proven the naysayers wrong.  I walk (tap dance!), it’s hard to get me to stop talking, and I hope to make an unforgettable good impression on all those I meet. 

The hospital is my second home, but I much prefer life outside those sterile walls in Alexandria, VA.  

With an insatiable desire to travel the world, I spend most of my money gallivanting around the globe and visiting those I cherish. 

Attending University of Richmond was the second best decision of my life.  Following Jesus, the first. Both decisions have shaped who I am and how I view life.  My heart was full and then it shattered. Never giving up, I am no stranger to difficulty and press on.  

A daddy’s girl who loves sports, singing, laughing, lounging on the beach with a fruity drink in hand, and chasing after big dreams.  One who dreams of the day I will marry my “teammate” and raise children and a dog – life would be incomplete without a dog.   


I walk with canes, but my disability does not define me. I want most to be defined by the way I love Jesus, people, and my passions.  

Sometimes I feel left behind, but in reality, life is just beginning.

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4 comments:

  1. Hi Sweet Girl!

    Thank you so much for listing my blog and being a reader and such a lovely blogger yourself. Your story is amazing and I have no doubt you will be inspiring many young women with all of your accomplishments. :)

    Love,

    Maureen

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    1. Thank you! I love your blog, too. I just found it. Since you live in the area, maybe we can meet up sometime!

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  2. This is beautiful. I love your story! :) You are so inspiring! I, too, share your insatiable desire to travel. And can I just say your smile is so pretty and contagious!

    xo

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    1. Thank you so much. Your words mean a lot to me. :)

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