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Teen copes with unfortunate turn in her life

June 10th, 2010 at Thu, 10th, 2010 at 12:30 pm by markklaas

It is amazing to see how kids confront misfortune.

Maple Valley’s Kendall Lindberg, the daughter of Dara Lindbeg, a teacher at Dick Scobee Elementary School, is dealing with paralysis from the waist down, a result of a freak set of circumstances while surfing off the shores of Maui only two months ago.

Supported by loving family and friends, she is doing the best she can. She hopes to get back some of her independence. She remains angry, but strong, in the face of her condition. It is a tough thing to handle when your only 16.

We wish Kendall and her family well. Auburn is holding a benefit for the family on Sunday.

For the full story, please read her story on our Web site.

Kendall Lindberg recently celebrated her 16th birthday with friends, from left, Sara Weaver, Morgan Scott and Crystal Martinez.

Mark Klaas, editor of the Auburn Reporter, is an award-winning journalist who has worked in the newspaper industry for more than 25 years. He previously worked as a reporter and editor in Idaho, Oregon and California before moving to the Puget Sound in 1993. He lives in King County with his wife, Sara, and children, Derek and Elizabeth.

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