“Learning that he would need a bone marrow transplant was probably just as scary as finding out he had leukemia. Not because of the procedure, but because you don’t know if you’re going to find a donor, especially within the Hispanic community. “Joey’s dad is … Continue reading‘All these kids deserve a chance to live their lives’
“It began with strep throat, and it just wouldn’t go away. The doctors thought it was my kids passing it back and forth. Then he started having bloody noses. It got to the point where his pillowcase would be covered in blood. The doctors kept … Continue reading‘It’s one of the worst feelings you can ever imagine’
“I’m currently majoring in general studies, but I’m planning to go into aerospace engineering and management. Aerospace is planes and space, and I’m interested in both. “I dream about one day mass producing planes that can serve as personal vehicles. I’d like to see if … Continue readingHe has some grand transportation dreams
“March 4, 2016, was my last day sitting in a 6-by-6 cubicle at a job that is no longer fulfilling. With the support of my husband, I took a year off from looking for another same old job to be stuck at. “During this time … Continue readingSeeking fulfilling career, she turns to photography
“Our doctor very lovingly told us, ‘You’re on the verge of a major health crisis. If you don’t change something, you’re headed for disaster.’ I’m so thankful that we found someone who was so blunt. “She gave us a list of some stuff that we … Continue reading‘Wow, this is what it’s like to live, not just survive’
Angel Martin has been dealing with health issues since she was very young, including anxiety and depression. After discovering that music helps soothe her soul, now she can’t live without it. Related: • Mom seeks answers to daughter’s health issues • Change in diet puts … Continue readingMusic comes to her aid when she needs it most
“One night I was having one of those mental fits where I felt like I couldn’t focus. Everything was just pounding into me at once. Sometimes my emotions will attack me for no reason. And I kept wondering, do I have anxiety disorder? “When I … Continue readingChange in diet puts her health back on right track
“I was a teenage mom. A few years before she was born, I had three seizures. Two of them were on the same day and another was a couple months later. They put me on seizure medicine, and I was still on it when I … Continue readingMom seeks answers to daughter’s health issues
NameKathleen Merritt Age55 How long have you lived in Baytown?37 years Most interesting fact about youI have survived a lot of trials, tribulations and tragedies. BackgroundI was raised in Philadelphia. I moved here in 1982 with my family after our mother passed away. I found … Continue readingKathleen Merritt: chooses joy despite tragedies
“I was living with my grandmother in Kenya before moving here to be with my parents. I was 12 and in sixth grade. It was so difficult for me to communicate with teachers and students. I didn’t speak English very well, and nobody knew my … Continue readingKenya native appreciates education opportunities