I Have Learned to Be the Best I Can Be "I will never be stopped by this disease, I will be me until there isn't any me left." My name is Rachel DelValle, I was diagnosed with scleroderma in 2000; I have learned to be the best I can be despite what it has done to my body. I will never be stopped by this disease, I will be me until there isn't any me left. My right hand cannot completely open, it has those sores on every finger. I have little muscle mass left on my feet. My pulmonary hypertension has worsened a little, yet it hasnt stopped me from having fun with my grandkids, or making a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner. It has stopped me from working a full time job, I walk slower, I have very limited strength...but I will never let it stop from doing what I want to do. I have 3 very athletic grandsons that I will never disappoint. I will play catch with them, take them camping, fishing, crabbing or whatever they want me to do with them until I can't any longer. They know I'm sick, they also know I'm strong and teaching them stamina, pride, and strength. I have bad winters and decent summers but whatever God has planned for my future is what will be. |
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