My name is Karah, I am 9 years old. I live with my Mom, Dad and my little brother Vinny, the cutest kid in town. There is one more thing I live with… Leukemia. I hope that when you read my story it will move you to love a little more… embrace one another a little more… reach out to others a little more… and thank God each day a little more.
My life has changed so much, since I started chemo treatments there are days when I just don’t feel like me. I am a Girl Scout, a soccer player, a swimmer, and a horse lover! One day I want to own a horse and when I grow up I want to be a veterinarian. Every day and night I say my prayers that God will make the medicine work and fix my blood cells. It's not a big deal that I don’t have hair anymore, after all it’s just hair and eventually it will grow back. I am so grateful to God that I have my family and friends.
I believe that God has chosen me for a special journey. You see every day I see a blessing from heaven. It could be a stranger on the street that shares his story about someone they loved with Leukemia or it's a family member or a friend who is nicer towards others. I know my sickness has brought people together and touched their souls.
My Mom, Dad, Vinny and I live each day to the fullest, one day at a time. My Mom (Joann) is my rock, she makes me get up and smile even when I think I can’t. My little brother Vinny annoys me, just when I think I don’t have the energy to be annoyed. My Dad (Craig) he is so special because we have special talks just him and I that help me be brave, courageous and he shows me so much love.
These are my blessings… and counting
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