I read Krisyann's story and it compelled me to share my own.
My name is Michael and I am 22 years old. I was born with a condition called "club foot" I had only 2 toes on my right foot. I lived with it till about 3 1/2 years old. I don't really remember it that much, but I was living with my Parents, my mom wanted to get me one of those raised shoes to help it. I can't blame her, she was advised it was the only thing that could help. But my grandparents interviened and told my parents about Shriners Children's Hospitals. So when I was 3 1/2 years old I went into surgery to have my right foot amputated. I remember a little of that time, I remember after the surgery they had to put me in a bubble bed(a bed with a dome over it) because I kept crawling down the hall. I had my surgery in Salt Lake City, UT, I remember it was snowing then. Ever since then I have gotten a new prosthetic leg about every 2 years. It has been hard getting used to them at first. I've struggled at times with a lot of things. Embarassment mostly. THere were years when I wouldn't wear shorts because of peoples stares. I have gotten over that in the last few years, though it still is in the back of my mind sometimes. I don't want people to judge me on my appearanc, I want them to judge me on the person I am. I was so Lucky to be raised by my grandparents though, they always told me that I wasn't handicapped, that I could do anything anyother kid could do. They were right, I played football, basketball, and baseball in school, I skateboarded and rollerbladed. Just recently, in the past few years, has it really slowed me down. I'm not able to run very far and I can't walk for long periods of time. I really thank the Lord for everything he has given me, and I'm not bitter about my disability at all. I've always had a supportive group of friends and family. As a matter of fact, most people can't even tell I have a prosthetic limb. Other than a slight limp, it is barely noticeable. Though it is not noticeable it is something I struggle with everyday. I am so blessed to have a wonderful wife who understands. She never let my disability get in her way of loving me. She even forgets about it from time to time, I have to remind her why I don't like swimming or the beach. But she is so supportive. My disablilty is somewhat of a blessing. It helps me put thing into perspective. I don't take things for granted, and I am thankful to the Lord for everything he has blessed me with.
My name is Michael and I am 22 years old. I was born with a condition called "club foot" I had only 2 toes on my right foot. I lived with it till about 3 1/2 years old. I don't really remember it that much, but I was living with my Parents, my mom wanted to get me one of those raised shoes to help it. I can't blame her, she was advised it was the only thing that could help. But my grandparents interviened and told my parents about Shriners Children's Hospitals. So when I was 3 1/2 years old I went into surgery to have my right foot amputated. I remember a little of that time, I remember after the surgery they had to put me in a bubble bed(a bed with a dome over it) because I kept crawling down the hall. I had my surgery in Salt Lake City, UT, I remember it was snowing then. Ever since then I have gotten a new prosthetic leg about every 2 years. It has been hard getting used to them at first. I've struggled at times with a lot of things. Embarassment mostly. THere were years when I wouldn't wear shorts because of peoples stares. I have gotten over that in the last few years, though it still is in the back of my mind sometimes. I don't want people to judge me on my appearanc, I want them to judge me on the person I am. I was so Lucky to be raised by my grandparents though, they always told me that I wasn't handicapped, that I could do anything anyother kid could do. They were right, I played football, basketball, and baseball in school, I skateboarded and rollerbladed. Just recently, in the past few years, has it really slowed me down. I'm not able to run very far and I can't walk for long periods of time. I really thank the Lord for everything he has given me, and I'm not bitter about my disability at all. I've always had a supportive group of friends and family. As a matter of fact, most people can't even tell I have a prosthetic limb. Other than a slight limp, it is barely noticeable. Though it is not noticeable it is something I struggle with everyday. I am so blessed to have a wonderful wife who understands. She never let my disability get in her way of loving me. She even forgets about it from time to time, I have to remind her why I don't like swimming or the beach. But she is so supportive. My disablilty is somewhat of a blessing. It helps me put thing into perspective. I don't take things for granted, and I am thankful to the Lord for everything he has blessed me with.
We really do take so much for granted, that God has given us! 
I have found my health problems to be a help in that way also. Praise the Lord for His blessings on your life, especially for a wife who understands you and supports you!
