Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Another Day, Still Going.

Today is yet another day, and i'm doing my best to keep going. Today, i feel the same, but my face seems to have grown older by just a little bit. Not too dramatic this morning, but i can tell a difference. Will anyone else? I'm not sure. I wish that this was something i could control, because i don't want to die. But sadly, i can't. So i just keep living on until i can't no longer. Today i plan to go to the zoo with my family, that should be fun. I love to see all the animals. It makes my day, and makes me more happy. But this day is a beautiful day, and no matter what happens, it will continue to be.

Saturday, October 31, 2009

A Day in the Life of Raegan Nickole

My name is Raegan Nickole, and i am a victim of Progeria. I'm 5 years old, and i age faster than i should. I'm not much bigger than my 2 year old brother, and i have big bug eyes. This is all from the disease Progeria. No one knew i had this disease until i was about 2, when the doctor told me i was producing the symptoms of a very unusual disease. I was told that i would live until i was about a teenager, and i can tell you that this scares me more than you can ever imagine. Day by day, i look like i'm older and older, and that is something i can't control. There is going to come a day where i won't be here anymore, and it will be too soon for me to live a life that i would love to live. Even though i'm very sick, i live the best life that i possibly can. I smile and laugh and play with all my strength. Every day is a gift because i never know when my last day will be. But i am sure grateful for all the friends i have and all the memories i am making along the way.