Do you remember that scene in The Incredibles where the little boy on the tricycle is just sitting there, waiting? He’s hoping for something amazing to happen. That moment has always stuck with me because, in a way, I feel the same. My life is full of amazing stories some from incredible experiences, others from my own missteps.

We all have a story to tell. One of mine begins with the fact that I was born needing not one but two hips. I had a condition called hip dysplasia, which means my hips didn’t form correctly at birth. To put it simply, hip dysplasia happens when the hip joint doesn’t fit together the way it’s supposed to. It’s not something that can be prevented, but it can often be treated successfully if caught early. The odds? About 1 in 1,000 babies are born with it.

For me, healing wasn’t immediate. I believed I’d be healed, but I didn’t know it would take ten years. A whole decade of waiting, wondering, and enduring. But through it all, I trusted that my life was writing itself into an amazing story. This adversity wasn’t just a challenge it was a chapter.

Now, as I reflect on it, I’m so thankful I can tell such a beautiful story. It’s a testimony of resilience, faith, and the unexpected ways life unfolds. And the truth is, I’m still waiting on more “something amazing” moments to share whether they’re good or not-so-good.

Because the beauty of life is that every twist, every turn, and even every stumble has the potential to become something amazing. I’m here for it all.