I watched 60minutes tonight for the first time in forever, I think this was meant to be because they had a story of a young girl who is living life with the most positive and mature attitude. Hayley Okines is currently 12 years old however unlike your typical 12 year old girl, who is just about to hit her teenage years, worried about how they are going to look on their first day of highschool or worried about girly crushes, Hayley is living in a 96 year olds body. She has a rare genetic condition called Hutchinson Gilford Progeria Syndrome, also known as HGPS or Progeria. Progeria is a condition to which mimics normal ageing process, but about 8 times faster. Young children who suffer Progeria are expected to live until about the age of 13.
I listened to this beautiful girl speak on national televison about her life and her attitude was inspiring. She looked at life as a gift. Another thing that amazed me was that this young girl who doesnt know how much longer she has left to live, is taking part in extra testing to find a cure for other children faced with this condition. Everything she does is a risk but its one she is willing to take.
So next time you think nothing is going right, critising the little things about yourself which in the long run isnt worth it. Think about someone like Hayley, think about what you can do to help someone else. Cause life is a gift. Its precious, dont worry about the little things. Its time to look at the big picture ♥
