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Melissa found out she was disabled at 36 with a chronic pain illness, muscular dystrophy and breast cancer by 40. She found out that motherhood and philanthropy is the most important aspects of her life with a focus on God.With a terminal illness called Pompe disease, she spends her entire life with three of the same doctors,.Dr. Tim Lubenow, from Rush University Medical Center and Dr. Richard McDonough is at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital. Dr. Priya Kishani is her "Pompe" doctor. Melissa has a rare amount of essential enzyme called GAA. Unfortunately, it causes her a lot of pain and weakness.She has "inspirational" stories to share on surviving, divorce, disability, cancer, love, marriage.