Hi, I'm Kristan, and I live in a small town in southern Kentucky.  I love life, but haven't really got much of an opportunity to live it.  I'm a Christian, and I know God has a plan for me, and a reason for choosing me to live with the problems I have.

I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis when I was 14.  Right before I turned 16, I had my colon removed because my body just didn't respond to any of the medication I tried, and believe me, I tried almost everything!  I know have  a J-pouch.  At 19, I started having some more crazy, horrible symptoms.  My doctors believed it was a difficult case of pouchitis.  I'm 23 now, and I just found out in October that I have Chron's Disease.

I also suffer from depression, bladder spasms, and asthma.  These problems are minor compared to my Chron's Disease.  I start taking Humira Injections Thursday, so hopefully that will clear everything up!

I was a go getter in school.  Involved in EVERYTHING, graduated with academic distinction and honors.  I had plans.  I wanted to make something of myself.  Unfortunately, however, my health took a turn for the worst.  I never thought I would have to draw disability!

I still want to go back to school.  I want to get my degree in accounting because I love numbers.  Most days, all I'm able to do is lounge around the house, but when I'm having a good day, I like to just go outside and take a short walk.  In the summer time, I love swimming.  I miss my life, and all I want is to start living again!