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Doctors reconstructed my right foot (clubfoot) when I was eight months old.
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Was in a cast until the end of February and never really crawled.
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Everyone thought I would never be able to run but I began running around the age of two!
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Because of my birth defect, I never really bent my elbows until I was around the age of four.
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I loved playing fun games with my older sister!
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My sister and I loved cooking and baking with my grandma! We learned that following directions is very important.
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I loved getting dressed up for my dance recitals!
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My mom put me in my first gymnastics class to help my muscles improve and to stretch my joints. After my first class, I fell in love with the sport; I wasn't going to let my disability stop me!
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I celebrated my 8th birthday with my closest friends I made through gymnastics and school!
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I became a part of Euro Stars Gymnastics Level 5 Competitive Team! Such a huge moment in my life!
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Traveling down to Florida with my family for Spring Break and learning about all the different states while we drvive through them!
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My mom surprised me with tickets to the Olympic Trials for Gymnastics and I got to meet the head coach of the women's team, Marta Karolyi! Such a fun experience!
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I graduated from Ladywood High School!!
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After 15 wonderful years, I competed my very last gymnastics meet ever. It was a very emotional day.
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My best friend and I attended the Detroit Hoedown, which is a huge Country Music Festival that goes on for three days! I love country music!
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I have been in a serious relationship for a whole year!
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At this time, I am worried about becoming ill. I realize I will be at high risk for cardiovascular disease or dimentia. Exercise and nutrition become very important. My physical appearance will start showing aging and I will begin losing my senses; may even develop glaucoma or cataracts.
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During this time, I will have learned to cope with retirement and find new things to keep myself busy and entertained. I have to worry about my loved one going before I do but hopefully I have lots of grandchildren to spoil and love. When I get too old to take care of myself, I hope my family never puts me in a nursing home.
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At this time, my memory and the processes within my brain will begin to get worse. I will have to start dealing with my age. Another issue is becoming over medicated by doctors.
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I will eventually die
