I have been blessed with a wonderful sister. She has always been there for me and me for her. My family has never treated me any different than a normal...
I've been blessed by having a wonderful sister as well. Shes 21 and I'm 25. Yes, we do fight someimes but we do get along really well, we often do things...
My parents lost my sister (18 months younger than me) to Spina Bifida when she was 8 days old. Hers was a lot worse than mine and 35 years ago they didn't...
Hi, My name is Terri. Im a 42 year old active Christian born with Spina Bifida. Im looking for other disabled people to become friends with via email or...
Hi Terri, My name is Tracy. I am 41 years old and also have Spina Bifida. I live in Colorado. I hope we can become friends. It would be nice to talk with...
ever since i was born i was given up for Adoption my mom and dad were told if i was to live i was going to be a vegtable which i didnt turn out that way and ...
I just wanted to say....We all need to remember that we are medical miracles!!! And we are such awesome individuals...We know how to take lemons and make ...
AMEN TO THAT! I was christened and give last rights at birth. I'm 41 now. QuteNWkid@... wrote: I just wanted to say....We all need to remember that we...
I was Christened at birth too...actually I was christened twice because the 2nd time happened when my parents brought me to church but the priest got confused...
I was given the last rights at birth too... I think at least back then .. they didn't expect us to live,,,But I would've thought by the time you were born ...
My parents were also told that I would not live. I was baptized in the hospital and then also at church. Im now 42! But I also figured that the key to...
That may be a key, but everyone with spina bifida is different and you can't help it if you have more kidney problems, for example, than another person. _____ ...
Hi, I get soc.sec. after working for 18 years. I rec'd med. assistance in PA for few months and then was rejected due to my soc. sec. income. It is a very...
My name is Lauretta Ann or Wheels. I am 17y.o. Iam in a wheelschair and inncontent. Hey its just part of life. I a junior in H.S. and planing on going to...
First my doctors said I'd never live long. Then they said I wouldn't get fat. Today I'm 30 years old and 150 lbs. I guess I showed them! ECS ... From:...
Yes, my neurologist/surgeon told my mother I'd last 3 months. I'm 48. It gave me great pleasure, when I was 17, to say to him , "Hi doc", when I was in the...
I think it is great when you can prove the doctors wrong. I sent my doctor my high school graduation annoucement and picture. He sent me a very nice letter...
My parents were told the day I was born that I wouldn't make it thru the night then I wouldn't make it to 5 yrs old, then 17 yrs old, then 21 yrs old. I am now...
Hi Lauretta my name is Serena 34 yrs old also in a chair well now I am mostly in a chair. You seem to be very adament about who you are I believe you will do...
Hi, On the day I was born (March 27, 1971 -- if you are wondering) the doctors told my family that I would not mae it through my first birthday. Now, here I am...
Hey Terri, Welcome to the club. And you are right you can never have too many friends. I have never been to Ohio. Maybe I will soon. Again, welcome aboard. Don...
Hi there Serena, Thank you for writing me back. WHEELS ... I am mostly in a chair. You seem to be very adament about who you are I believe you will do just...
Hi, I have thought over the questions you sent me and here are my answers: 1. I am the oldest of three brothers so I believe they do treat me as equal. 2. My...
they told my parents the same thing i wouldnt live 2 hours i did then they said dont be shocked if she dont live to see her 1st b=day, I was born on My dad's ...
Hi, I was born on July 1, 1964 and my parents were told I was dead first and then after a fight with my mother and the Dr., he admitted I was alive, but he was...
Welcome Lauretta, I hope you enjoy this group, Your friend,Phyl Donald Nelson <donski1759@...> wrote: Hey Lauretta, Hi! Boy you do have a of activites...
