I was born on May 10, 1996 to Michael and Rachele Bandy(now Foltz). My parents weren't expecting me until July, but I was very eager and surprised them while my mom was trading in her Camaro for a more suitable car for a baby... A Ford Bronco. Due to some complications I was born through c-section. Well, more like removed. During the removal process everyone seemed to be calm, but that didn't last long. I came out silent; no cries, no breathing. The doctors basically snatched me out and put me on a helicopter to Lubbock, Texas. Being the woman that my mother is, she tried to immediately check herself out of the hospital, but due to hospital protocol she had to wait 48 hours, well... She was out in less than 24. Tests, tests, and more tests is what I endured for several weeks before I was released home. Well, about 7 months later after more tests the doctors discovered cancer in my left leg. I was diagnosed with Ewing's Sarcoma bone cancer, which is one of the rarest types of bone cancer(Red Cross can't find it in their database when you give blood, so it's pretty rare). The doctors were confident if they performed an amputation, I'd be completely cancer free. On January 13, 1997 Dr. Herring at the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children in Dallas, Texas amputated my left leg above the knee, and what do you know? I've been cancer free ever since.
Galatians 1:15 says "Before I was born, God chose me and called me by His marvelous grace."
That is the scripture I live by and I thank God everyday for making me who I am.
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