If someone told me then ...

Osteio
   Osteiogenesis
     Osteiogenesis Imperfecta
             Translation, in it's purest Latin form : Imperfect bones from the beginning.
Layman's terms Brittle Bone Disease. 

What does all this mean? Well who the hell knows. 25 years ago it was as much of a mystery as it is now. I spent more energy, than I care to admit, attempting to turn imperfect bones into a perfect life. Let me tell you how well that worked. I embraced my imperfect bones, years ago. In fact I love the stories it gives me tell, and relish the opportunities when I get to tell them. The doctor in me still thrives on "scar stories." 

If someone told me then to stop chasing perfection, I wouldn't have spent 30 years feeling that I've failed. However, if I didn't spend 30 years feeling that I've failed how would I be in a position to show people that they haven't?