In an inspiring story from Chesapeake, Virginia, a first-grader has won a prestigious handwriting competition despite being born without hands.
Anaya Ellick, a student at Greenbrier Christian Academy, earned the Nicholas Maxim Special Award for Excellence in Manuscript Penmanship.
Anaya writes by holding a pencil between her arms and standing at her desk.
“Anaya is a remarkable young lady,” said her principal. “She does not let anything get in the way of doing what she has set out to do.”
Her neat and perfect lines are impressive for any seven-year-old.
Her dedication and skill were …
