Young Lola González-Pinto has not had an easy path. Diagnosed with cerebral palsy just a few months after birth, she has used a wheelchair ever since. Yet today, she shares her story with conviction: “Life is a gift.”
On her Instagram account, “desdemisillaa,” Lola shared her testimony as part of the International Day of Life, celebrated on March 25. In the video, she explains that her story began on June 25.
“My father was going out for a drink with his friends because the next day—his birthday—he was going to a Maná concert in Madrid with my mother. But my mother, who stayed home because she was pregnant, started bleeding. When my father returned, he and my grandmother rushed her to the hospital,” she says.
Upon arriving at the hospital, an ultrasound revealed that her mother had suffered a placental abruption, and an emergency cesarean section was required. Lola was born weighing about 3.2 pounds and remained in an incubator for a month.
Months later, doctors diagnosed her with cerebral palsy, a condition that affects her legs and right arm and has required her to use a wheelchair ever since. But rather than dwell on the hardship, Lola has chosen to see her life from a different perspective.
“Life has given me a difficult challenge, but I’ve always said that for me, life is a gift. I’m here to enjoy it and to be happy too. So yes to life—always,” she says.
Her post has touched countless hearts, with many users sharing messages of gratitude and encouragement:
“Thank you so much for your example—you’ve set the bar so high! It helps so much to see and hear you. Congratulations and a big hug.”
“A powerful example of ‘yes’ to life 🙌.”
“You are a great fighter. Keep enjoying life and being happy. Your story reminds us that challenges can make us stronger. Hugs.”