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A Survivor of an unsuccessful Saline abortion,
Gianna Jessen is a talented young woman with a
powerful testimony. |
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| Aborted
in the third tri-mester of her teenage biological
mother's pregnancy, Gianna weighed a mere two
pounds at birth. Her critical condition caused
her to spend the first several months of her life
in a Southern California hospital. |
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| Gianna
was eventually placed in foster care and soon
diagnosed with cerebral palsy. Doctors believed
that Gianna would never be able to sit up independently
and chances of her ever walking or crawling were
as dim. However, by the grace of God, faithful
prayers, and consistent love of a dedicated foster
mother and family, Gianna proved the doctors wrong. |
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| Gianna
perservered through endless physical therapy sessions
and after a delicate surgery at the age of 3 1/2,
Gianna, for the first time, walked with the aid
of a walker and light leg braces. Two months later,
Gianna was legally released for adoption and another
miracle took place. She was adopted by Diana DePaul,
daughter of her foster mother. Thus, Gianna was
permitted to remain in her long time family and
Penny, Gianna's foster-mom, now became Gianna's
legal grandmother. |
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| With
love and attention, Gianna's physical condition
improved and now after four delicate operations,
Gianna walks and runs without leg braces or assistance,
and enjoys an active life. |
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| Gianna's
passion is music and she has been gifted with
a beautiful voice. Her pre-teen years were filled
with singing in church, schools, and participating
in the San Diego Christian Youth Theater where
she performed in "The Wizard of Oz," "Pollyanna,"
"Cinderella" and other musical productions. She
also played the lead role in "Alice in Wonderland"
in the CYT Disney-character musical tour group.
These times are now far behind her but a treasured
part of her childhood. |
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| Gianna
is actively pursuing her musical career. She has
written and recorded her first solo album, "For
the Sake of Love" and her music is a welcomed
part of her ministry to audiences nationwide and
internationally. |
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| Gianna
has appeared on local and national television
including the 700 Club, Heart to Heart, The Maury
Povich Show, A Closer Look/Faith Daniels and various
news and cable programs. She has been featured
on the Focus on the Family broadcasts, Family
News in Focus, Gordon Liddy Show, and other major
radio programs. Gianna's story has been featured
in USA Today, News Week, New York Times, Washington
Post, Boston Globe, Chicago Tribune, San Diego
Union and other major print media in the U.S.
and internationally. |
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| Focus
on the Family has recently published Gianna's
biography "Gianna...Aborted and Lived to Tell
About It." The book is endorsed by many well known
pro-family advocates including Mother Theresa,
Cal Thomas and Josh McDowell. |
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| Gianna
considers herself "a normal teenager who likes
to do normal things" and share her music testimony
of God's grace in her life. A devoted Christian,
Gianna's strong faith and compassionate way of
presenting one of the most emotional issues confronting
America today, have won her growing legions of
fans and friends, young and old from coast to
coast and around the world. |
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