Posted on 07/19/2016 3:35:29 PM PDT by Kaslin
If you were watching the RNC convention Monday night, you had the pleasure of hearing an absolutely beautiful rendition of the "Star Spangled Banner." That's not just my opinion. Many pundits and social media users couldn't help noting how impressed they were by Marlana VanHoose's show stopping performance.
Blind Girl Marlana VanHoose Blows Away Republican Convention In Cleveland With National Anthem!
Even more amazing than her stellar pipes is this young lady's story.
Marlana was born with Cytomegalovirus (CMV), by the time she was a few weeks old it was discovered that she was blind. Her optic nerve never formed. She was not expected to live past one year. At the age of two, Marlana was diagnosed with mild cerebral palsy.
Well, the doctors were wrong. Not only did Maralana live longer than a year (she's now 20), but she beat the virus and became a touring singing sensation. As a member of the Artist Music Guild, she was the 2015 recipient for Youth Artist of the Year, before eventually making her way to the RNC convention stage.
She may not be a world-famous pop star, but Maralana was the perfect choice to sing the national anthem.
Learn more about VanHoose's inspirational journey here - and maybe take a listen or two of her catchy song "Lemonade."
I tell ya, she looked like a loopy punk rocker to me (didn’t know about her issues) so i wasn’t expecting much.
She was GREAT.
God bless her. Tougher than me. True fighter.
She may not be a world-famous pop star, but...
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...but Marlana’s top shelf in my book. God bless her - what an inspiration!
She was amazing!!!
When man says “there’s no hope”, God says otherwise!
What a great story. Given time, I’m sure Obama will take credit for her recovery.
You’re right.
People underestimate God at their own risk.
10 years ago I was in ICU from head trauma. Aunt calling the funeral homes.
Today I’m here torturing people on FR!! :)
Would not have guessed she’s now 20.
The way it is now, anyone who is not totally perfect will
not be allowed to live with the Dhimmicrat dream of an
abortion in every pot.
She was awesome. I was wondering about the sunglasses so I looked her up.
Amazing!
She was awesome. I was wondering about the sunglasses so I looked her up.
Amazing!
She was awesome. I was wondering about the sunglasses so I looked her up.
Amazing!
I am so sorry!
She was wonderful. I did not know who she was until I read this article.
LOL, bless your heart.
Great job, girl!
Glad you recovered but it does explain a lot! Lol
So, could some females like her help save America? (your tagline)
I thought the girl from Ohio was going to sing. Is there a different person each night?
You know!
God is, indeed, a mystery. But we do know He does not do us harm. but rather cares for us, and no matter what the world deals us, he will help us overcome.
I’ve been Crazy since 12!!!!!! :)
Can’t even tell the good stories on here!!!
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