Hey you, yes you. My name is Terriss and I would like to tell you about this triumphant story that I want to share with the world. I would like to share with you, my handicap-able, big headed, mean, little sister Melessa Brown aka 'Bug'. Yes, we fuss, fight, and play jokes on each other just like any other siblings but our story is just a little different. My sister was born with severe Cerebral Palsy. When we were young kids, we didn't think anything different about her. We were just being kids.(Bug to the far right) When we were 3 and 4 years old, All I knew is that she was my little sister and she couldn't walk or talk. I was too young to understand why no one could understand her when she spoke but I understood clearly. My parents would take us to the drive-thru movie theater and on this one particular pitch black night, we went to see the late night movie. Well on this night, as many other times, we were in the back seat of the car and I was feeding my sister french fries. I was feeding her one fry at the time and I guess I left my finger there too long. My sister 'Bug' said mo, mo, MO! That's what she used to say when she wanted more, but my eyes were glued to the big screen. I can remember the sound of that crunch like it was yesterday. She bit down on my finger like a bulldog grabbing a t-bone steak. I bellowed at the top of my lungs. Our parents freaked out, popcorn and drinks flying everywhere and asking whats going on, what the hell you do. I'm crying trying to tell them what happened. I finally get it out "B-B-B Bug bit my finger". She was in the background saying over and over "I thought it was a wrench wry". Every since that night, we have been at war!First things first, I am starting this campaign to raise funds for my sister in order for her to live life just a little better. As of right now she lives in a small, very small town in NC.As we all know, none of us are getting any younger, and we are not guaranteed tomorrow. Her health hasn't been the best as of the last few years, but I always keep faith because I know she is a fighter.(In the hospital in pain and still she smiles)My sister lives in a home that was built by habitat for humanity and she still has to pay for it just as with any other house. She is on a fixed income and budgets every single dime to make ends meet. She has had her house for around 17 years now and it is in dire need of updating. Her heating and cooling unit goes out every few months, She has this big bulky wheel chair that leaves holes in walls and doors as she tries to manuver it.Her bathroom leaks, needs new tub, toilet, drive in shower. Her kitchen is falling apart as well, old stove, refrigerator leaks, freezer doesn't shut. The exterior needs a full make over. Her wheelchair ramp is begining to rot, siding is falling off, trust me, it needs the works. I help as much as I can when I am in NC but there is only so much I can do. She does her very best to keep it clean. She cant use her hands but she will hold a broom or a mop with her legs and get in there and clean until it is as clean as she can get it, takes her hours to mop at times.Another thing that needs addressing is her transportation. For as long as she has been in her house, she and her husband would walk 8 miles to Walmart and back because of lack of transportation. He has to push her in her push chair because her electric chair would die out before they can return. A lot of the times he is pushing her and she is holding the basket trying to bring groceries back for the family. it would be ideal if she could aquire a van with a lift to help her husband with this load. They have aquired vehicles in the past just for people to get over and take advantage of them because they know her nor her husband knew any better. This would be ideal for Bugs transportation needs.If we make our campaign goals, I would like to have her house totally remodelled, and her a decent vehicle to get around in.Although I know she is adapt to where she lives and its the only thing she knows but I would love to relocate her to Atlanta GA where she can spread her wings and fly. There are so many more oportunities, sites to see, hospitals, public transportation and a lot of great places she could go to hang out and see something more than Weldon NC. I would like to move her to Atlanta, help her get her books published, help her find a Job since she has aquired so many degrees and certifications and can't use a single one of them in Weldon NC.If we exeed our campaing goal, I would like to make a documentary and later a movie.I would rather start with a documentary.I would like to make this documentary happen because I think it is a beautiful, heartfelt story that the whole world should have the opportunity to hear. I guarantee it will be an inspiration to many, especially others who suffer from Cerebral Palsy. This documentary will show that anything is possible if you put your mind to it.Bug grew up poor in a small town in North Carolina. She was the only girl of four kids. She was told at an early age that she would never walk, but to this day, she continues to try.(Bug pictured fron left with cast on her leg from recent surgery)Bug went through school being tease, looked at as being retarded and as if she were worthless in the eyes of the other kids. Boy were they wrong. Bug was an honor roll student. She met her first crush in the 3rd grade. Little did we know, one day she would marry him.Mr. Anthony and Melessa BrownBug went to and still attends college and has received many degrees and certifications. Bug is also very creative. Bug has written 2 books that we would like to have professionally published.To make a long story short, Bug is married and yes, against all odds, she gave birth her now teenage son that is her pride and joy. She coaches her son with homework, peer pressure issues, school activities and everything else that any other normal parent does with their kids.(Bug with her infant baby 'Anthony Jr')(Bug with her now teenage son 'Anthony Jr)She has a very unique story and with our GoFund me family, it can finally be heard.This documentary, "The real life of Bug" covers it all. We get in depth details on how it was straight from the horses mouth, 'Bug'. She will tell us in her own words: How it was growing up with so littleHow she felt when she had to spend weeks alone at the children's hospital while the rest of the family had to return homeWhat it was like not able to run and play with the other kidsHow she stayed focus through schoolHow she deals with people staring at her because she is differentWhat makes her a strong mother for her familyWho was her biggest inspirationHow does it feel to be born a miracleIf she could, what would she do different in her life And many more questions and stories that she would like to tell.Our main focus is to make sure our documentary is as professional as possible. We intend on hiring a professional film and editing crew. We are also looking to have the interview and commentary conducted by professionals. We would like to print as many copies as possible and make them available to the public for free if we are able. Like I said earlier, we just want her story heard.Every since I can remember, my sister and I have always made plans to go somewhere. We were maybe 7-8 when we started planing vacations but we never made it. Every since then I have been dedicated to getting her somewhere better. I have travelled all over the USA finding jobs and trying to save up to bring her with me. Something has always came along and ruined it. But I haven't stop trying and neither has she. Hopefully this will be the grand finally and I can pull up to her house with an army of supporters with open arms and say Hey, look what you got. I know she is going to cry, she always does when I try to do something for her, but I like to see her cry with happiness.Stop by and visit her on Facebook, I am sure she would love the company. Visit Bugg on facebook .Go and like Bugg's facebook fan page.
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