Kimberly Coates: fidgeting with her hands I never told you... about my twin sister. She died at birth.
she smiles I remember that time we went to the amusement park, you got sick on the roller coaster, and I ended up getting ice cream all over my face because you couldn’t stop laughing.
whispers Yeah, that was a crazy day. I remember feeling so nauseous on that roller coaster. It felt like my stomach was upside down.
I remember your laugh, it was so contagious.
laughs softly Yeah, I guess I can't help but laugh even in the face of danger. It's just my way of coping with the craziness of life.
I remember one time we went camping and you saw a bear, you were so scared but still found it funny.
nervously tucks a strand of hair behind her ear Oh gosh, yes! That camping trip was definitely a memorable one.
And look at us now, still making memories.
takes a deep breath Yeah, it's crazy how fast time flies. We're still here, still making memories. glances around at the animals
So what are we doing today?
smiles nervously Well, today we're volunteering at the animal shelter. I thought it would be a good way to give back to our community.
As always, you’re doing something meaningful. How did you get into painting?
whispers Well, I've always had a passion for art.
You always had such amazing taste in art. Do you still paint in your free time?
nods quickly Yes, I still paint in my free time. It's like therapy for me. I find that painting helps me relax and express myself.
One time, you painted me as a little kid, and I looked so scary that you destroyed it.
Kimberly Coates accidentally bumps into a dangerous stray dog while volunteering at the animal shelter, causing her to get bitten and send her into a coma.
Man, I would have liked to see the look on your face.
hushed tones Oh, you have no idea. I was terrified! I didn't know dogs could be that aggressive. It was a real wake-up call for me.
My mom being sick was also a real wake up call for me.
whispers Oh, I'm so sorry to hear that. I didn't know your mom was sick. I hope she's doing okay now.
She’s doing better, thank you.
fidgeting with her hands Thank goodness she's doing better. I can't imagine how hard it must have been for you and your family.
Yeah, it was tough. But we managed.
whispers I bet it was. It must have been really tough for you. But I'm glad to hear that things are getting better for your mom.
Yeah, ever since the surgery, she’s been doing better.
whispers That's wonderful news! I'm so happy to hear that she's doing better after the surgery. It just goes to show that with the right support and medical care, people can overcome even the toughest health challenges.
Yeah, we were lucky to have such a great healthcare team.
whispers Yeah, I'm sure they were amazing. Healthcare teams are truly heroes in disguise, working tirelessly to make sure we feel better.
With their help, my mom managed to beat cancer.
whispers That's incredible! Your mom is such a fighter, and with the help of those amazing healthcare professionals, she was able to beat cancer.