Turner's Syndrome

A few years ago my brother told me about a book he and his wife had read called "The Miracle of Meghan"  It is written by the Mother of a girl who has Turner's Syndrome.  She found out before the baby was born that she would have Turner's Syndrome.  Todd thought I would be interested in this book because I was diagnosed with Turner's Syndrome when I was 11 years old.
I finally got this book out of the library and finished reading it last night.  Reading about about this Mother's experience was very interesting to me.  I saw myself in a lot of things this woman experienced with her daughter.  I learned that a lot of things that I struggle with have to do with this birth defect.  I am happy with who I am and if I do say so myself I have dealt with my challenges and short comings very well.  I will never use my diagnosis as an excuse but learning more about Turner's Syndrome does help me learn how to better adjust and face my challenges.
I am not Turner's Syndrome but Turner's Syndrome is part of who I am and I have to live with it, make the best and try to grow from it just like anyone else does from their challenges.  Having Turner's Syndrome effects me everyday but I don't let if run my life.  I can use my strengths to help me overcome my weaknesses.  Yes, I do have a lot of strengths and I try to use them to improve my life and the lives of those around me.  My Mom thinks that having Turner's Syndrome has helped me to be more patient and understanding with the challenges and short comings of others, especially the elderly and those with disabilities.  I think she may be right. 
One thing I would like to do is get in touch with other girls and families that are dealing with Turner's Syndrome.  I feel like I could help them and they could help me.  Support is always so important.  I know that reading this book helped me feel better about my self and I don't feel so bad about the things I struggle with that are related to having Turner's Syndrome.
I was very blessed to have a Mother that helped me grow up to be a well adjusted and capable adult.  I owe a lot of who I am to her.  We didn't find out I had Turner's Syndrome until I was 11 so she had no idea what she was dealing with for a lot of my growing up years.  Even when I was diagnosed there was not a lot of information available so she still did not know what she was dealing with.  I am so grateful that she is my Mom and that she has had such a wonderful influence in my life.
The rest of my family have been a great support to me as well.  Everyone struggles with different things and as a family we deal with it and support each other the best we can.  My Turner's Syndrome has just been one of those things.  I know it has effected my whole family even when they didn't know that some of the things they have had to put up with from me had to do with my Turner's Syndrome.  It didn't matter.  They all love me, accept me and support me anyway.

Tea Time

Last Month I had my nieces and my cousin's daughter over for a tea party.  We had miniature pizzas, miniature muffins and grape cool-aid. After their snacks they all sat on the couch and snuggled in blankets.  They had a blast and I enjoyed bonding with these cute girls.  What a fun day.

How it all got started

At the Roots Tech Conference this year I took a class about blogging.  One of the things that was stressed is that a blog is good way to keep a journal.  I have been really bad about keeping up on my journal the last few years so I thought I would give blogging a try.  I spend a lot of time on the internet doing family history research so I thought this might be a convenient way to keep a record of my life.

I do believe in keep a journal or a history of my life.  When I was younger I did a really good job at it.  As I got older I got busy and involved in other things and kind of let if slide.  I'm going to try to fix that starting now.  

Some of the things that keep me busy in my life now are my job, my family and family history.  I work at an assisted living residence.  Most days I enjoy my job and it definitely keeps me busy.  My parents, Grandparents, and three brothers with their families live in the area and I am very blessed to be able to spend time with them.  I get the opportunity to babysit my nieces and nephews on a regular basis.  I love being a part of their lives.

One of my biggest passions is family history.  I have been involved in family history for about 20 years now.  I love doing research and finding out more about my family.  I'm trying to help my aunt write a history of my Grandparents and just started a blog to help with that.  The blog is glenandonna.blogspot.ca.