Woman smiles through pain for 27 years
Cindy Tuskan, left, is the main caregiver for her daughter, Jennifer Gilliland, right, who has struggled with a debilitating disease for 27 years. Although she has been gainfully employed since graduating from college in 2004, her myriad health issues now preclude her from employment. Paula Grubbs/Butler Eagle
HARRISVILLE — Jennifer Gilliland’s fierce independent streak never allowed her to ask anyone for anything but prayers since being paralyzed by a debilitating disease 27 years ago.
But as she faces the fact that her physical condition no longer allows her to work, Gilliland, 42, is finding that God is providing for her through those who support her.
Gilliland was a freshman at Slippery Rock Area High School when she woke up one day with burning pain in her legs.
