As a young child, I always loved singing. When I was about seven years old was when I really started doing it. I loved to sing, and it made the days go by faster. It also helped me forget about the nasty procedure I had as a young child. I had to get a colostomy procedure at the age of six, almost seven. When I got it, I was terrified. I thought I was dying. I did not understand, but with enough explaining, I understood. It was a scary time for me, but my singing helped me get through those feelings.
When I was at the age of six years old, I learned that I loved to sing. I did it almost every day. My parents loved to hear me sing as well. They said I had a beautiful voice for a girl my age, and maybe one day I could make a living out of it. I didn’t believe them, of course. I was only six and had no idea of the potential out there. A few months later, I developed colon cancer. I was getting sick a lot, and my parents were concerned. They took me, and after answering some questions and getting a scan, the doctor broke the news to us. My parents were horrified, which only amped my fears. The doctor advised us of the best course of action. That being an end colostomy.
An end ostomy is a procedure that takes the whole colon out and leaves a small portion of it. The small portion that reminds is then pulled from the front of the body to the abdomen wall. A hole is created in the abdomen so the remaining part of the colon can be brought out. A bad is then attached to the abdomen wall so it can catch all the waste. When my procedure was done, all I could do is sing. It helped me take my mind off my new situation. When I was able to join the choir at school, I did, and I got every single solo. This lasted from seventh grade all the way to senior year. When I was about to graduate, I was approached by a music college recruiter who offered me a full ride to school. I accepted it without a thought.
This opened up so many doors for me I could not believe it. When the college was about over, I was approached by a recorder who wanted me to make an album. I was so ecstatic about this. I began working with many different people in the music industry regarding making my first album. I learned so much more from these people regarding music writing compared to when I was in school. I was so happy when I finished my first album, not to mention the payday was pretty lovely. I knew this was exactly what I wanted to do for the rest of my life.
Growing up, I never really thought my parents were serious about me being able to make a living from singing. It turns out they were right. For years now, I have continued to sing and produce music, and I am currently working on another album. I am reluctant to have made it as far as I have considering my situation. I am glad to be a role model for people like me, and I always encourage them to stand firm and be brave.
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