Charla was born on the 16th of July 1996.It was an easy labour and problem free pregnancy though when she was born she was born with talapesia,both her feet were turned in and upwards.From day one she underwent physio.

She started to walk when she was nearly two years old with the aid of special splints and boots but was such a happy child and let nothing get her down.

Easter Sunday 1998 she came down sick and was rushed to hospital with meningitis type B that also spread to meningitis type C and she was given just a 3% chance of survival.She was placed in a drug induced coma and put on life support for 4 months.In that time she died twice but they managed to save her,she was threatened to have her leg amputated and her foot but time was a great healer.

In November the same year she came home,unable to walk or stand or even sit unaided.The doctors told me she would probably never walk again.

A year later she was out of her wheel chair and using sticks to get around.She was doing real well in school though she had missed the first year.She was the only kid in her class that could read.Theres not alot else to do when you cant move so she learned to read and write quicker than most.

She had a bit of stick through her school life as she has major scars on her body,mainly her legs but she didnt let it get her down at all.

On Saturday she competed in a two mile run to raise money for childhood cancer.!! She raised over 100 pounds for the good cause.She even donated the dolly pennies she had been saving to buy her own reborn stating it was more important that the charity get the money.!!!

Now you can see why i am so proud of her.So many kids feel they have been delt a bum deal but my 11yr old daughter is out there raising money for children she feels are worse off than her.She had to rest up all the following day and her legs are aching terrible but she made it.

I would like to thank God for sparing my baby girl and giving her such a positive outlook in life.She is such a caring and loving little girl and for that i am eternally greatful.

Thanks for listening to her story and i hope you can see why she is so special to us and everyone who knows her.

Well done Charla, what a little star.

aww that rbought a tear to my eye what a brave little girl no wonder you are so proud of her

for you btoh she is a little star

What a brave little girl...no wonder you're so proud of your feisty angel!
Hugs Linda xx

Arrrhhhhh you have every reason to feel proud, your daughter has so much courage, thank you for sharing her story,

Thanks everyone for your kind words.

What a wonderful daughter you have there, no wonder you are her proud mum.

Luv Janet

From your story it is obvious that she is a little fighter...nothing is ever going to get the better of her

You have every right to be damn proud of her & I hope she is proud of herself too

There is a reason for everything...it looks as though Charla has embrased her tough start & does not use it as an excuse...she could put many able bodied people to shame Good on her!

Jen x

Wow, your Charla is a very special girl! And she is almost 12!
She is just 1 month younger than my eldest daughter, and I cannot imagine having to go through all those awful traumas that you went through with Charla.

No wonder you are so proud of her...I'd love to see a picture of her if that is possible.
Love and hugs
Becky xxx

Heres a pic of Charla on her old pony she use to own.........

She is beautiful!! Gorgeous long strawberry blonde hair! And her pony is a beauty too!
Thanks for the really lovely piccie!
Hugs
Becky xxxx

OMG.

What a heroic little girl! She made me cry!

In a world that is "I want this, I want that" here is someone wise beyond her years!

She took her "I want" money to do GOOD for others who are suffering.


This is a story i will never forget. If you would let e, i would love to take down the story and pic to keep. If you have more story (how can you not) please sendit to me if you would. I have a "book" of sort in progress with this type of theme. I would love her to be part of it, even if it is never published!

HUGE hugs Charla....we love you. What a great spirit you have!

Thank you Lizzie for this story...it made my day!

Hugs

Elisabeth

WOW!! what an amazing little girl you have there! No wonder you are proud!! WOW, Charla you really are an amazing girl!! Thats a story that has really touched my heart and will stay in my mind!! there are so many 'bad' people in the world, its just a shame there arent more like Charla..

Lizzie, could you PM me your address, id like to send Charla a little something.. as its her birthday next week too.. xx

Elisabeth.....Thank you for your kind words.Sure you can keep the story if you want to.

Beccy.......How very kind of you to think of Charla.She is soo pleased with your kindness.

She makes me want to cry, tears for her bravery and strength not for pity. You have an amazing girl and I do believe God gave you an angel to show us dumb humans we need to stop whining about the little stuff and look at the big picture. Congrats on a great young woman you have and I have a baby here I would be more then happy to ship to her to love and enjoy. Just say the word and send address.
Lucky you, Marie K