And You Think Your Problems Are Unbearable

December 24, 2008

A few days back, I chanced upon the Biography Channel’s The Woman With Half a Body. The special features Rosemarie Siggins, who was born with sacral agenesis. At the very young age of 2, her legs were amputated so she could have a better quality of life. Her story is very inspiring, as she remains positive despite unbelievable odds.

Because her legs were amputated, she had to learn to walk on her hands. She also learned how to use a skateboard, which I thought was cool. What’s cooler is she has a passion for  fast cars, and at the time of filming, she was beefing up a Mustang for the racetrack. She’s actually kind of a tomboy, but she found someone who is completely devoted to her and doesn’t really mind her not having legs. Watching her journey to finding the love of her life gives me hope. There is someone out there. You just have to find that person or be lucky enough to meet him in this lifetime. I think her husband is extraordinary. He definitely sees through her disability and sees the beauty within her. Now, they have a son, who was born normal.

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