article_snippet: Since then, I have survived two comas, a stroke, seizure, chemotherapy, and temporary paralysis.' '
article_snippet: Multiple times my parents were told that my life would be ending and thus far I have beaten the odds.
article_snippet: One of two comas, a stroke, seizure, chemotherapy, and temporary paralysis left me with severe kidney damage.'
article_snippet: I've been able to live on my kidneys for a year while I look for a donor.'
article_snippet: I talked to my doctor today, and my doctor said I'm getting close. '
article_snippet: I can feel my body slowing down.
article_snippet: I know that I'm changing.
article_snippet: my doctor said that it's a good thing this happened, because I'm very close to needing the transplant.'