Medical mystery: The girl who never ages

June 26, 2:01 PMSF Stay-at-Home Moms ExaminerGretchen Lancour

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I feel like I’m in some sort of strange eternal youth groove with the universe lately.  I recently re-read Tuck Everlasting, a favorite book from my childhood.  And, like the rest of the world these last 24 hours, I’ve watched a sad recounting of the life and death of a certain Peter Pan.  

Today I came across a story about Brooke Greenberg.  Brooke is 16 years old, but she hasn’t aged physically beyond the stage of infancy.  Her mental development matches that of a toddler.  Doctors are baffled by her condition, and her parents are left to wonder if their daughter holds the secret to the fountain of youth.  ABC’s 20/20 will air a special tonight on Brooke’s story, 10 p.m. EST.

It’s a fascinating story; a sad one too.  Parents wish for their children to enjoy a long happy childhood, but not a permanent one.  

Thanks to my friend Jamie for the link.