Want to know some of my favorite activities?? Eating and Sleeping!! When I was a youngster, I used to tip over the garbage cans, tear up tissues, and get that roll of toilet paper going! I also would chase squirrels, mom was afraid I was going to catch one! I would have, if she had let me! I would also bark my head off at the mailman and that Pizza Delivery Guy!!
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I was born on April 23, 1987, and I came to live with my mom and dad when I was just 17 months old. I used to live with another family, but they didn't want an energetic bundle of joy when they started their family. They thought I was too much trouble, and they didn't want me anymore, so I went to live with my new family. WOW, am I glad that I did!!
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When I was almost 11 years old, my dad noticed that I did not see the food on the floor anymore. I was always cleaning the kitchen floor for Daddy when he cooked. So my parents took me to an eye specialist, and after some tests, the verdit was in! I WAS BLIND!! I have SARDS, Sudden Acquired Retinal Degeneration. Mommy cried. Daddy was sad. After a few weeks of bumping into things, I adjusted to the darkness, and it wasn't too bad anymore. Daddy built me some ramps so I could go into my back yard. HEY, SQUIRRELS, WATCH OUT, HERE I COME AGAIN!!
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Just as I was adjusting to the blindness, my life changed again. In October, 1998, I developed Auto-Immune Hemolytic Anemia (AIHA). I got very sick and almost died. My mom got me the best doggie specialist and he helped save my life. I am now in remission, and someday this nasty disease may come back, but I am ready for it!! My doctor said I am a FIGHTER!! I have friends all over the world that pray for me. I WON'T LET AIHA GET ME, (don't cry again, Mom).
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Well, now it has been over a year, and I am a ONE year Survivor from AIHA, but would you believe it if I told you that I have had pancreatitis and colitis 4 times, almost didn't make it, but that great doctor I have AND my mom always pull me out of a crisis. I am here to celebrate another Chirstmas with my family. Yes, I am a FIGHTER, for sure. And Mom still gives the credit to that Big Doctor Up Above!! Lots of friends, all over the world, they pray for me....OK, Mom, stop the tears!!
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Now, almost THREE years later, I am still here!! Getting old, but still SURVIVING! I have had pancreatitis now about NINE times, but here I am!
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