Hello readers, I am the author of "Life has an Ugly Face, Living with Sickle Cell Anemia." I was diagnosed with the disease at the tender age of seventeen, although symptoms started as early as nine years of age. I am a wife, mother of two children, grandmother to six beautiful intelligent grandchildren, and an evangelist evangelizing out of my home church. I dedicated my life to the Lord at the young age of 12. I could always feel God's presence in my life even when I didn't know it was him. I am a person who truly loves the Lord God and I am grateful for his love, kindness, tender mercies, and healing blessings in my life. Thank you for taking the time to share this journey with me. God bless each and every one of you.