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MY MOM PASSED AWAY FROM HD ON 8/02/08

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MY MOM PASSED AWAY FROM HD ON 8/02/08

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MY MOM LOST HER FIGHT WITH HD 8/02/2008

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MY MOM LOST HER FIGHT WITH HD AUGUST 2,2008

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First Name mckenzie
Last Name portela
Sex Female
Age 30
Date of Birth September 8, 1978
Marital Status Married
Current Location jacksonville,fla
Hometown lansing mi
My Relation to Huntington's Disease Family
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IT ALL STARTED WHEN I WAS 10 YEARS OLD WATCHING MY GRANDMOTHER PASS AWAY FROM HD.THEN WHEN I TURNED 16 MY MOTHER STARTED TO GET SICK,MAYBE SHE WAS SICK BEFORE THAT BUT I DIDNT NOTICE.I STARTED TO TAKE CARE OF MY MOM INTIL 4 YEARS AGO I HAD TO PUT HER IN A NURSING HOME.I ALSO HAVE A BROTHER THAT IN GENE POSITVE HE FOUND OUT WHEN HE WAS 19 KNOW HE IS 28 AND HE IS SHOWING VERY LITTLE SIGNS MORE MENTAL.I ALSO HAVE A SISTER THAT IS 34 SHE IS IN THE FRIST STAGES OF HD NEVER GOT TESTED BUT WE KNOW IT IS .MY BROTHER HAS ONE CHILD AND MY SISTER HAS 6 CHILDREN.I HAVE NOT BEEN TESTED YET BUT IAM SOMETIME THIS YEAR.I PRAY EVERYDAY FOR MY FAMILY  AND OTHER FAMILYS THAT THERE WILL BE A CURE.I HAVE HOPE AND FAITH THAT IT WILL BE SOON

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Wall-to-Wall rebekah upperman at 12:57 pm, July 26 says

McKenzie, I just wanted to drop you a note and say "Hi!!!". I hope you are doing well and enjoying the weekend!! Take Care!!

Wall-to-Wall echo paradise at 5:38 am, July 15 says

hay sis i miss you so much love ya :) love always and forever ,min :)

Wall-to-Wall Meghan O'Donnell at 2:24 pm, July 5 says

hey mckenzie what did you do for the 4th of july?

Wall-to-Wall Meghan O'Donnell at 1:21 pm, July 1 says

hey i had fun at the contention with you that was funny what i said to karen

Wall-to-Wall echo paradise at 11:04 pm, June 30 says

hi love you miss you :)

Wall-to-Wall valerie goldsworthy at 12:10 pm, June 28 says

Please let me know more, vgoldsworthy@bellsouth.net

Wall-to-Wall rebekah upperman at 8:11 am, June 28 says

McKenzie, Thanks for accepting me as a friend. This is a wonderful site with so many warm and caring people!! It is amazing!! I hope you are enjoying your summer. Keep in touch and have a great weekend!!

Wall-to-Wall Meghan O'Donnell at 1:16 pm, June 19 says

sorry i missed you

Wall-to-Wall Jane Mervar at 11:15 pm, June 14 says

OMGosh I sooo know BOTH of U in this picture!how was your trip home??Wish shed have been more content that eve but how fun it was!I MISS convention wish it was a place we all lived!

Wall-to-Wall Jane Mervar at 5:43 pm, June 10 says

Mcenzie!Thank you for sharing such kind thoughts!I felt time so short and the need to keep karli moving LOL!I have always been inspired myself with Jacey.Do you know I considered your name for one of the girls I just LOOOVE IT!is your brother teenage onset?would he be intrested in jane paulsons study you think?The age disapears on side like my page..You have your life full amazing,and your still smileing pushing ahead!!!great to meet you!

Wall-to-Wall Jacey Mukka at 3:08 pm, June 10 says

I'm not sure if you got my last IM or not... your video was amazing! I hope you test negative and I'm very sorry about ur mom =)

Wall-to-Wall Meghan Sullivan at 9:28 pm, June 9 says

Hi!!! I had so much fun at the convention. I miss you. Keep in touch. It was really nice to meet you. I am here anytime you want to talk.

Wall-to-Wall Crista Bordeau at 5:47 pm, June 8 says

Hey Girl it was soo nice meeting you! we have to keep in touch! ps mu birthday is sept 7th!! great week for birthdays!

Wall-to-Wall Kristen McQuade at 8:28 am, May 23 says

hi there- don't know you...saw your pic under someone else's page and here i am! i just wanted to say hi and that i really liked your pictures of you with your family! i like the two wit your bro- cute smiles! take care! kristen

Wall-to-Wall Robert Cleveland at 1:37 pm, May 20 says

Hi Mckenzie, thanks for the add! Hope you are well today!

Wall-to-Wall jenny at 3:53 pm, May 19 says

Hi Mckenzie, a big Aussie hello from Down Under.

Wall-to-Wall Melinda (Mindy) Maher at 1:17 pm, May 17 says

Hi Mckenzie, nice to meet you! SO ur going to the convention??? Awesome. I'll see ya there!

Wall-to-Wall lisa porteus at 6:59 am, May 17 says

hello am lisa ,nice to meet you

Wall-to-Wall Tina Hellum at 5:47 am, May 16 says

Hey girl I'm so excited about convention. You are going to learn so much. And just have a great time!!!

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