Olivia Sanborn - Spring 2008

Olivia Sanborn is five years old and lives in Richmond, VT. She attends preschool, where she loves to play with her good friends, Molly and Alexis. And while at school, she also enjoys painting and playing in the imagination corner, where she pretends to be a waitress and cashier. Olivia is looking forward to going to kindergarten this fall. She even knows who she’s going to be for Halloween — Tinkerbell.

When she’s not in school, Olivia plays games on the computer and spends time with her older sister, Amelia, who is in the first grade. Olivia likes to watch anything on the Disney Channel, and her favorite movies are “Alvin and the Chipmunks” and “Snow Buddies.” Her favorite song at the moment is “Best of Both Worlds,” by Miley Cyrus.

Olivia likes outdoor sports. She went skiing for the very first time and found she was really good at it. She also is a very good ice skater. Olivia likes playing soccer and is part of an adaptive league.

She and her family have attended the last three CCA retreats and are hoping to attend this year’s retreat in Myrtle Beach, SC. She’s made a lot of friends with CCA, including best friend Ava. Both families meet up every few months.

Olivia has Pfeiffer syndrome and has had six surgeries so far, with at least two major ones left. All of this doesn’t seem to faze her, though. And it doesn’t matter even when people look at her. In her words, she “just smiles back.” What a great way to handle potentially tough situations. What great wisdom from someone so young.

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