Fighting For A Dream!! (For anyone who needs a pick me up)

minerm — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:31:27 +0000

Hey, My name is Megan Miner....I wrote my story about 3 years ago when I joined and decided it was time to re visit this site and update yall on all the exciting stuff thats happened to me since i left yall for about 2 years. For those who don't know my story, I'll give you the cliff notes version. I am bilateral, class D. When I was a little, the doctors wanted to amputate both of my feet and one doctor Dr. Tosi refused. She said she had a gut feeling that if she moved the mucsles around in my feet that maybe something extrodinary could come out of it. Well, at 5 years old, I had a life changing surgery, and took my first steps while pushing a toy baby stroller while my sister and I played. Ever since then I was determined to defy odds and prove people wrong.

I'm 22 now, and fresh out of college. I hope to be a certified Child Life Specialist one day..but my main goal in life has been to kids with disabilities, or anyone thats ever been different that dreams can come true no matter what obstacles or limitations are thrown in our way...we gotta plow on through ans show people what we CAN do. I'm a singer and I won't stop chasin that dream till I have that Grammy in my hand.

I have been fighting for this dream for years and finally auditions that I knew i couldn't miss started poppin up everywhere! I honestly auditioned for the hit TV show GLEE 2 years ago to be a new cast member and made the TOP 25 OUT OF MILLIONS!!!! :) :) :) It was SUCH a fun experience and I recieved so much support and even got fan mail..which was pretty cool! :) I have auditioned for countless gigs and succeeded..my last big concert was a benefit performance for terminally ill kids. My most proudest moment was this past november though. I auditioned for Americas Got Talent, and knocked their socks off. People crowded around me sayin how nice it was that someone as different and small as me when out there and did something that made a huge impact to a lot of people. I feel that a lot of people opened their eyes that day and took in a whole new meaning of chasin a dream. I find out in March if I make the next round so keep your fingers crossed for me!!!! :)

Listen, I wanted to share this because I want all of you to know that we're special in every way and don't let anything stop you or bring you down. If you're struggling dealing with PFFD, I hear ya. I know it hurts I know its an extremely difficult thing to go through....I know how cruel the public eye can be. But!!!! keep your head up because its gonna be ok :) Just stay true to how you are, love yourself no matter what, and never lose your beautiful smiles! We're all tough tough cookies!!! :)

Sending hugs,
Megan

My Life with PFFD

minerm — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:25:56 +0000

Hi Everyone! :)
My name is Megan Miner. I am 19 years old and i have PFFD, but my twin sister Katie doesn't. I have no idea what class i am, but i definitely know i have PFFD! lol! My mom has always been very supportive and always treated me and my sister as equals. I was raised just like any other kid. My mom is pretty much my hero. Im a VERY outgoing person who LOVES to have fun with all my friends. Everywhere i go.. people know me, call out my name and give out hugs!
I can walk... but i have a wheelchair only for school, the mall, and long distances.
In Elementary School, Middle School, and High School i was very involved in Theater and did the plays and musicals. I was on my high school's colorguard team for 3 years, and for two of those years i was Colorguard Captain.
My passion is singing. I've been singing since i was in kindergarten pretty much, and fell in love with it. I love singing showtunes, jazz, and opera type music. I've been involved in countless Honor Choirs and have gotten a few awards for singing including a nomination for the Kennedy Center Award for vocal achievement. Hopefully one day, i'll win a Grammy! haha!

In the fall I'm going to Shepherd University for Family Studies and Social Work...or maybe Disability Services/Counseling...lol i havent really decided what i want to do yet :)
I was very excited to hear about this website and I'm looking forward to hearing from you!!

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Fighting For A Dream!! (For anyone who needs a pick me up)

My Life with PFFD