
At 12 years old I had my life planned out. Each day I diligently worked towards accomplishing my goals including practicing the piano, refining my basketball skills and studying hard in school so I could get good grades and someday enroll in college. Then, amid all of my pursuits, my life took a different, unexpected twist that dramatically changed my future. On a cold February evening after basketball practice ended, I walked towards home and noticed a bump on my right leg, just a couple of inches above my knee. I assumed I had injured it during practice. Then I felt... More about Jami...