Holt-Oram syndrome, also known as Heart-Hand syndrome, is a rare condition that targets the formation of human bones. It is an abnormality of the upper limbs and mostly extends to the heart. Linda Bannon, is one of those who have been diagnosed with this disorder. Despite her condition, she has shown to the world that nothing can shake her faith and resilience by always rising to the challenge. Every day, she wakes up and chooses to accept her life with a more understanding heart. One day, Linda’s strength was again tested when her son Timmy was born with the same disorder.
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#1 Linda has always been Timmy’s arms whenever he needs help.
Timmy has inherited the condition from Linda who has always been there to support him whenever he needs help. Her feet have always been his arms that guide him every day.
#2 She never treats her condition as an excuse from her every day duties, even if it means washing the dishes using her feet.
Because she has no arms, Linda has to learn to be efficient with her feet in able to perform her duties every day. She uses it from changing clothes to washing the dishes. She never treats her condition as an excuse from her household obligation.
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#3 Linda has found true love through her husband, Rich who accepts and loves her more every single day.
Linda's condition did not stop her from finding true love through her husband, Rich. For him, she is the puzzle that completes his life and so, he accepts and loves her even more every single day.
#4 So in 2004, they made a vow to always live a life filled with love for each other.
In 2004, Linda and Rich decided to marry each other. Together, they made a vow to always live a life filled with love for each other, no matter what the circumstance may become.
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#5 Linda decided to stop using prosthetic limbs as she began to learn doing more things using her feet.
One day, Linda decided to embrace everything that she is. She decided to stop using prosthetic limbs as she began to learn doing more things using her feet. Look at how she cooks their meal!
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#6 Linda dreams to inspire other people and aims to become a motivational speaker one day.
Linda holds a beautiful story in her heart and she believes that through it, she can move and inspire other people, especially those who are suffering from the same condition. She hopes to become a motivational speaker one day.
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#7 And just like her, Timmy has grown to be self-sufficient, strong and confident.
Because he has her mom who serves as a perfect example, 9-year old Timmy has also grown to be self-sufficient, strong and confident. He can even eat on his own using his feet
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#8 He loves to play video games using his feet and do other things you never thought he could.
In fact, he is as normal as any other kids. He spends his time playing video games and even attends regular swimming and taekwondo classes, something you never thought he could do.
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#9 His condition was known to Linda and Rich even before he was born and they loved him even more.
Timmy's condition was known to Linda and Rich even before he was born, but the pregnancy scans didn't even shake the couple. In fact, they loved him even more and accepted him without a tinge of reluctance.
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#10 Growing up, Timmy has learned to play the guitar using his feet. His mother has always been with him just like he is with her.
Aside from video games and swimming lesson, Timmy has also learned to play the guitar using his feet. His mother has always been with him throughout the journey. And even though they have no arms, they are living a fulfilled life because they complete each other.
