My entire life it seems I have been overcoming obstacles. I was born with such a severe club foot diagnosis that my parents were told the best outlook involved the use of aides to walk by the time I turned 13, followed by a lifetime in a wheelchair by 21. At the age of 6 I almost died in the ER after my appendix burst ad my young body fought off sepsis. On at least 3 occasions since reaching adulthood I have had doctors tell me I should not be alive due to various medical situations. Here I am through, at the age of 41, full of health and confidence and preparing to run a half marathon.