A Walking Miracle
Published: October 22, 2007
Jamie Milnamow’s story involves a pair of sandals, Mickey Mouse, and an emergency room.
Confused yet?
Actually, Milnamow’s story is one of luck, courage, and a whole lot of love.
Jamie went to Disney World last spring with her family. The day before, she wore sandals, like many of us do that time of year. They gave her a blister, which is not uncommon.
But while on vacation, Jamie caught two bacterial infections through the blister. She felt ill almost immediately and her fun trip turned into a trip to the emergency room.
Jamie says she was close to dying and her doctors said that it is a miracle that she is here to share her story.
“I had a choice to make and it was a very simple one,” Jamie says, as tears drip from her eyes. “My family.”
Doctors gave Jamie an injection that saved her life, but as a result she lost nine of her fingers and both of her feet.
“I had to learn to walk again, write again, eat again.”
And here is where the smile comes out.
“I still can shoot hoops. Right now we’re working on volleyball and I can still serve. Fork and spoon are working great. Glass is tough…I drop those! I can’t vacuum too well…sorry hunny.”
Officials from the Indiana Health Department say by simply washing your hands and covering open wounds it helps protect you from the infections.
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