Mermaid Girl Shiloh Pepin Was Born With Fused Legs (And A Better Sense Of Humor Than You), Is Hesitant About Crucial Leg-Separating Surgery
12 February 2009, 3:03 PM. By Camilla Rowan
Nine year old Shiloh Pepin has miraculously survived being born with sirenomelia- an extremely rare condition where fetuses fail to develop below the waist and are born with fused legs.
Shiloh’s parents are agonizing over whether to risk the surgery to separate her legs but meanwhile Shiloh’s hanging out in wetsuits and yelling “I’m a mermaid!”
First person who says this doesn’t make them burst into tears over how freaking cute and brave she is, is a damn liar:
Since Shiloh is at constant risk of infection from her convoluted digestion and waste-elimination systems, the surgery to either separate or amputate her lower half is essential to her survival. But her parents are divided over whether to separate her legs, with her mother being in favor while her father and Shiloh herself are skeptical about the idea. Hopefully they’ll opt to go ahead with the surgery, since not doing so seems tantamount to a death sentence.
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I saw a story on this girl and her family awhile back on either TLC or discovery or Ripleys. I did not burst into tears then and I didn’t now. I did wonder where her waste would come out of. I think she bowls too.
Hi shiloh. My name is Shiloh Pipping, I am 15, I thought that was really cool. You are the 3rd person I know with our name. I am proud of you and your accomplishments. You keep going I know that what u r going through is hard, but God is with u. That is were Our name comes from. The Bible. Our name is the name of the temple were they worshiped God when they came out of Egypt. You will be in my prayers.
Love you for the beautiful person in side, not what the world sees.
your friend Shiloh
Fredo, you are a total ass. Hang yourself, jump in front of a bus, or just blow your brains out. Do us all a favor, get off the planet.
this little “mermaid girl” died to day Oct.23rd. I hope those of you who are so judgemental and non tolerant of others can show a bit of respect for the family.
shut up with your sanctimony, you make me sick
Well Fredo, she was born with a physical imperfection. Everyone’s imperfect because of Adam’s sin. OTOH, you have a mental imperfection.
An ostomy is for bowel diversions/dysfunction, that’s what she had.
Fredo, go fuck yourself.
I cant believe i have to share the earth with fuckfaces like you.
Heartless.
Go rewatch the moment when her mother is saying how she should be dead and then the violins start playing. If you still don’t cry I vote you are actually a robot.
Robot, that or all the booze and pills have conspired to make me devoid of human emotion.
Frito,
why are you even on this blog? I hope you have on 100th of the courage of this little girl and you rid the world of your disgusting self.
“Someone forgot to tell her she was supposed to die.” OMGGGGGGG, crying!!!!!
i have never been so touched by the strength and spirit of a person. I would totally be honored to meet this amazing young girl, and the incredible family she has with her. truly one of the most beautiful people i have ever seen. i hope your challenges ahead get easier and easier shiloh. your truly special and cared about by many, more than you’ll probably ever know!
Daniel H.
Anchorage Alaska
saw the special on TV (for the 2nd time) - what bothers me is everyone’s concern about her weight gain - note, she washes down her multiple medications with a coke, she is in her wheelchair sucking down a slushie like she’s dehydrated….I get the distinct impression because she is disabled, her parents cater to her every whim and desire, even if it’s unhealthy.
Glad to read that they are continuing with the nutritionist and her swimming. THe story is touching, but plying a child with junk food is not good for them physically or emotionally!
I didn’t cry either, in fact I was a bit disgusted when I saw the dad filling up the syringes of medicne, I thought he was going to inject her and then he puts them in her mouth like an infant??!!!OMG!!!I almost threw-up. And what a STUPID mother, NOW she feels guilty for keeping her alive….OH, but wait, when the parents die, don’t worry, mermaid girl will be well taken care of by all the taxpayers, so she will continue to sit on her fat, useless ass and stuff her fat face.
OMG, how the hell can you say that about an innocent little girl. She can not help the fact that she was born like that, how would you feel if it had been you. Would you want someone to say this about you…. I think NOT.
DAMN, JUST BECAUSE SHE IS DIFFERENT DOESN’T MAKE HER ANY LESS OF A HUMAN BEING…..
The medication is to keep from rejecting the kidney after the transplant. The steriods in this medication would make her hungry and would also cause her to gain weight. By the way, she has inspired so many with her spirit and bravery, so I wouldn’t call her useless. Now you on the other hand–
What a sad outlook you have on people. I pray for you, to learn compassion and humility. God usually humbles those with such sad views on people. Hopefully you will change your heart before that happens.
Your are completely void of any type of human emotion or soul…..I would wish you nothing but sorrow and loneliness for your life….but its seems that you already experiencing that.
You are so ignorant. Haven’t you ever thought what it was like to have a daughter that was deformed, so you catered to her and spoiled her a little? Don’t be such a hard ass…go outside and kick a stray cat and steal a homeless person’s blanket you freaking jerk.
Are you serious! I hope you rott for saying such crap! the only reason she is that way is because the way her genetics are! so i hope you go to hell! Bless that little girls heart!
You are EVIL !!!
The day you die. Should become a holiday.
Asshole.
To “Guest” you are disgusting!!!!!!!!! How dare you speak of an innocent child that way. I hope you burn in hell
I saw this documentary a few days ago. OMG all i can say is that she’s the most adorable thing ever. She’s such a sweetheart. I was deeply touched. I respect the parents so much for taking such good care of her. I really want to meet you shiloh, because i have so much respect for you. You’re a very strong individual. Just know that you made a change in peoples lives for your sweet personality. You’re full of life and i have so much respect for you. I hope you enjoy everything that you do and be proud of who you are. I wish you the best of luck and just live your life to the fullest. I hope i would meet you one day, that would be really nice. You’re a very sweet and inspirational person.
by the way the msg above is from me Jeanne. You can email me if you can at jeanne.truong@gimail.af.mil. take good care of yourself.
This story makes me appreciate the fact that I was born “normal” and that I don’t have to keep following up with doctor’s appts. and keeping myself uninfected by harmful diseases.
Shilo, You have touched my familys hearts with your smiles and strength. I pray that you and your family continue to be blessed. With your attitude, you can do anything you wish in life, YOU GO GIRL
SHILOH, YOU ARE AN INSPIRATION TO EVERY SINGLE PERSON IN THE WORLD TODAY. FROM THE MINUTE I WATCHED YOUR STORY ON TLC YOU HAVE TOUCHED MY HEART AND SOULD TREMENDOUSLY. I HAVE NEVER HAD SOMEONE TOUCH MY HEART IN SUCH A WAY. YOU MAKE MY HEART SMILE EVERYTIME I HEAR YOUR VOICE OR SEE YOUR SMILING FACE. YOU HAVE DEFIED THE ODDS AND BEATEN THEM, FOR THAT YOU MAKE YOURSELF A HERO IN MY BOOK. I AM 24 YEARS OLD BUT I CAN HONESTLY SAY I CAN CALL YOU A REAL LIFE HERO TO ME.. YOU ARE GREAT
At this very moment, I am watching a special on TLC about Shiloh Pepin. I watch with tears in my eyes. At first my tears are filled with sympathy for this little girl born with such a condition. However, the more I watch and the more I listen to this little girl’s words and witness the brightest personality and most beautiful smile ever, my tears turn into tears of joy. Joy for a little girl that enjoys life no matter what. Despite her condition, she talks candidly about how she loves her family and butterflies!! She makes my heart smile and has just made me TRULY realize that having the opportunity to live life is the gift itself , no matter what obstacles are put before you!! I will pray for Shiloh’s health and longevity!! You are a superstar, Shiloh!! Keep inspiring!!
Iam watching the TLC special now of Shiloh and my spirits are so high! This little girl has a heart bigger than the universe! Lesson learned “Noone said life would be easy so while we are here we might as well DANCE!!” Thanks Shiloh u r in my prayers!
Shiloh,
You are one amazing individual!!!!! If more people were like you this world would be a much much better place!!!! Keep on keepin on!!!!!
I was very touched when I watched Shiloh on TLC. I am so proud of her and think that she is one CUTE and brave individual. I hope she stays healthy and lives life to the fullest. I wish that one day I could meet Shiloh, because she inspires me in so many ways. I LOVE YOU SHILOH! I LOVE your laugh and you’re SOO adorable. :)
I also respect her parents taking care of her 24/7. I wish that I was able to help the family because I love taking care of children. I love the Peppin Family. God Bless You all! <3
I would just like to let mom and dad know how great of a job they are doing with Shiloh. I admire you guys for letting Shiloh make the decision about her surgery because it will affect her so. However, I do worry that she is a little young to understand the severity of the situation. But I am sure you guys are doing the right thing. And mom, please don’t feel guilty about choosing life for Shiloh. You did what any real mother would have done. It is not our decision to decide if one lives or dies. Only God can make that decision. Nobody understands how Shiloh is still alive today, but it is not for us to understand. God has a plan for Shiloh. You may not know what it is yet, but there is definately a reason. So, don’t feel guilty, not for one second. You have done everything right in my eyes, and in the eyes of many others. I truly admire you guys. I don’t think I could have done 1/2 of what you guys have done. And as for you guys catering to her every whim, so what. Let her enjoy life to the fullest. May God bless you all, Peppin family.
shiloh you rock to be so young and so strong you’ve got a great family thats so proud of you, and you should always be proud of yourself no matter what anyone says. continue kickin butt and staying strong
LLLLLOOOOOOLLLLLLL! sorry but the kicking but part is hilarious. Any way theres so much a wann say but its 2 much so ill just say…hmm…i agre with EVERY SINGLE POSITIVE COMMENT ABOUT SHILOH PEPIN…LONG LIVE SHILOH PEPIN!!!!!!!!!!!! = D
Shiloh,
I fell in love with you when I watched the special on TLC. You are such a great person and have the best personality I have ever seen. You are hilarious, energetic, adorable, and courageous. I hope you do get everything you want out of life and become the actress, princess, or whatever you want to be! I would love to meet you someday but I am not sure if that is possible. You’re parents are wonderful people and may you be surrounded with all the people that care about you for the rest of your life. YOU GO GIRL!<3333
it is amazing wat she can do she could die and she is only 8!
This is the saddest thing I have seen in awhile, she is so full of life, and seems so loving, she is an 8 year old gift from god, not everyone is perfect, but I think she is as close to perfect as one possibly could be, I could set and watch ehr all the time, maybe TLC should boot Jon and Kate and give her a show I am sure she wont let it go to her head!!!
While this little girl seems to be smarter than her parents are combined, her weight on her face and upper body are also due to the steroids she takes daily.Shiloh is a bit obnoxious, yes, but her mother treats her like a little baby. and both parents play a huge role of why she acts this way. The idea of leaving the separation surgery up to Shiloh is a good one, imo, HOWEVER, her parents AND her doctors alike do not seem to want to take the time they need to properly explain everything to Shiloh so that she can make a more informed decision. WHY ON EARTH is this young girl STILL afraid of a needle? It’s quite clear to me that Shiloh has NO idea that this potential separation surgery will happen WHILE SHE IS WELL ASLEEP and that she will not feel any of the operation. Leaving this crucial life changing decision up to Shiloh can only be FAIR to her if she HONESTLY knows EVERYTHING. And, please please get her healthy before moving forward! She eats like CRAP and she has her parents wrapped around her State Puff Marshmallow fingers!
This is the most uninformed comment I have ever read. There is no none reason for fear—needles, heights, closed in space…..whatever. I have a nephew who is 36 and has always been afraid of needles for no known reason. He is a fireman and faces danger frequently fearlessly, but show him a needle and he is out cold on the floor.
Shiloh is a very brave, intelligent little girl. Her parents are awsome. They have allowed her to live as normal a life as possible and do not hide her in a closet…..Their love and devotion shows in everything they do.
p.s. DO YOU THINK EVERYONE WHO IS OBESE IS OBNOXIOUS OR JUST LITTLE GIRLS WHO FIGHT EVERYDAY OF THEIR LIVES!
I feel that both Shiloh’s parents love her very much. Both parents treat her more so as an adult than a ten year old, which is the reason why she is so outspoken. The father seems to be more apprehensive when it comes to her learning skills that will assist in her being independent later on in life. I also agree that if the Parents/doc educate Shiloh more on the surgery process, this would make for an easier understanding of why the surgery could possibly be a positive for her later on in life. I am a bit miffed towards the parents,that they would let a 10 year old make the decision of what could possibly be an advantage for her… in later years to come. I wish the best for Shiloh and her parents.
“WHY ON EARTH is this young girl STILL afraid of a needle?”
Wow, how insensitive. Some people are terrified of needles for their entire lives. There’s no age limit on fear of being punctured by sharp metal objects, regardless of size.
However, I do agree she should be more informed about the potential surgery.
She looks like a monster, something out of a Sinbad movie lol…maybe she can grow up and make some porn movies..would be a nice freak flick to watch
That is the most sick think I have ever heard in my life. She’s a little girl for heaven’s sake, she’s fighting for her life, she never asked to come out the way she is, and you still need to call her a monster? Honestly, haven’t people learned that if you don’t have something nice to say don’t say anything at all? You also obviously haven’t seen the program on her. Don’t judge someone by their appearance.
Shiloh is a beautiful little girl, and has every right to be here. She’s smart, she’s not obnoxious, and her parents are obviously trying to give her the best life she can have. If you were fighting for your life every day, I’m sure your parents would want you to have the best life you could have, even if that means catering to your every need. Also keep in mind Shiloh has problems with her mobility, so it’s not like she can get her own food, and anything out of her reach she’ll need assistance getting.
Society seems to have this preconceived notion that overweight people are useless, they’re lazy, and eat too much. Now, in most cases, that’s true (or at least the lazy and overeating part), but it’s clearly stated in the documentary that Shiloh underwent a kidney transplant which in turn made her gain weight. It would happen to anyone who got a kidney transplant, so don’t blame her.
Best of luck with everything!
i agree with the person who keeps fiting 4 the girl BUT i think the parents spoil her a bit and give 2 much food. they shood explain that the surgery wont hurt much and is worth her life. i dont blame she waz afraid of the needle tho. wat kid woodnt
PSplease dont hurt me fiting person
Whoever that person is who said Shiloh should make a porn movie should be taken out and shot. A person like that has not reason to be breathing! It is SICK, SICK SICK
You are a sick person. She is a beautiful creation of God. Not some monster like you. You should be ashamed of your self. She is only a little girl who doesn’t even know what that crap is yet. Lay of. Give her a chance. Yes she may be spoild or a brat, BUT that is her parents business. These nasty comemments are NOT helping them. This is THEIR daughter, let them raise her THEIR way.
These “things” with the negative, mean and down right nasty comments are nothing but the scum bag slime of the earth that should all be shipped off to a deserted island somewhere so they can pick on each other and leave “people” alone. They are not even classified as people, just “slime things”
I tend to agree with the poster about taxes paying for her care. It is amazing how parents desperately want a child and make the decision to keep a child with multiple medical issues and then when the child is born cry and moan about their fate. And then everyone blames black people for welfare. It just is horribly asinine. Though Shiloh’s intellect and persona are really really engaging…she is being pampered and babied in a way that I trruly do not feel will be replicated if her parents were to die. And they surely are and then what? Then what happens. It is unfortunate. There are milions of foster children languishing in the system and white people continue to breed children with developmental issues and then bitch about their fate when the child is born. I don’t get it. And then the red state white people complain about socialism and blacks bleeding the system dry. Between autism and developmental and intellectual delays, I say white people have basically tapped the system dry. A 20 year old black woman on welfare isnt draining the system. At least in four years she will get a job and pay back for the next 40. What’s Shiloh going to do? Is this mean sure but its the truth. Please dont get me wrong..I think Shiloh is adorable and yada yada she is very infectious when she giggles when they tickle her but truly…Shiloh needs not only a nutritionist she needs someone to work with her physical therapy so she can be taught a skill. Hell, I knew a blind woman who walked two blocks daily to get to the bus stop to arrive at her job at the junior college providing guidance counseling. If any part of your body can work and your brain is functional you should be required to work and pay your damn taxes. I think Shiloh can do something. Clearly, no one else thinks so. She is quite quite intelligent unless she is like a lot of children…verbally superior but lacking in analytical or critical IQ. In any event, cute as she is I hope they are setting her up for failure withthe constant kissing, hugging and cooing over her like she is a baby. They are crippling her. But yeah, I loved the show too….
OMG!
I just read the submission by the person who says that society is wrong by thinking black women on welfare aren’t draining the tax system. It sounds like she is the woman on welfare for 4 years! Do you realize you just said that an 8 year old child should go to work and pay taxes? And even if that is NOT what you meant, you have no way of knowing (if this child survives to be an adult) what type of contribution she may make to society. She could grow up to be anything, because although her body is handicaped her mind is not. You also were obviously not loved as a child to say that her parents hug and kiss on her too much. NO CHILD can be loved to much! Blacks on welfare DO tax our system, they just keep having babies and many of them born on drugs. You act like black babies aren’t getting free medical care. Ever been go Grady Hospital in Atlanta???? Nothing but blacks getting free medical care and guess what, MY tax dollars are paying for it. Do post such an ignorant comment. It just makes you look and sound STUPID.
omg, I cant believe you can write something like that and not think other people will think YOU”RE stupid. Keep your racist comments to yourself
I am assuming from the way you’re trash talking white people that you’re a black racist. It’s not okay for white people to say anything even remotely negative about any black person (even if they’d say it regardless of ethnicity) but black people can trash talk white people as much as they want.
How can you say that white people keep having disabled kids and letting them live?
First of all, black people do the same. So do lots of other races. The first mermaid girl to survive this was Milagros Cerrón of PERU. Not white.
And you think because someone is born with a disability they should be killed?
You’re a racist asshole who wants to murder helpless children. Go die please. The world would be better without you.
I agree that the blogger that went off on a tangent was insensitive, but don’t assume that the blogger is black. For all you know, the blogger could be white/black….i.e. biracial.
She is a very special little lady. I agree that she is pampered and needs to be pushed as her mother is trying to do. Her parents will not always be there …she needs to be able to do what it takes to learn to live on her own if the worst happens. My concern is also for her parents…they need to take better care of themselves in order to set the example…she will never understand what it takes to succeed unless she has a good role model.
i think she is a mermaid
scientifically ,not. this is a mere coincidence. her legs are only attached. mermaids have fins for feet or don’t have feet(people have different views of the myth). its just like another famous person in India born with a tail. its not a tail but an extra piece of skin, just known and seen like a tail……..and all of a sudden i feel creepy caz im only 11 and im talking this. well its true anyway
+ mermaids have scales
i saw shiloh on oprah today and i was surprised by how rude she was. come on now, even a 10 year old can have manners.and dont give me this business about her being sick cause i’ve seen kids that are younger than her and sick that have better manners. her own mother admitted that shiloh needs social skills.
I saw her too and agree she needs some thing more than social skills. She was rude and seemed to enjoy embarrassing her parents about their separation and divorce. Her weight is from the steroids and antirejection drugs she is on but she needs some manners and discipline. She is obviously very smart but will not go very far with her smart mouth no doubt caused by her parents probably feeling guilty. A lot of handicapped kids and kids of divorced parents are treated with kid gloves only to make them unbearable to be around. Anyway, I wish good luck to her and her family.
Children do not ask to be born handicapped, nor do they ask to be born to poor people. They neither get the get the choice or being born good looking or bad looking, smart or not so smart. They are delt the hand they are given.
Shiloh does not know any different. Sure she sees people are different from the way she is and probably wishes she had it as easy as they do.
She is feisty and is doing the best she can. The new fact that her parents are splitting is not going to be easy on her b/c it is not easy on an able bodied child either. How she deals with everything depends on the people around her who love her. She will always need love and care. I hope there is a support group who will help her and as she matures she makes friends and that there are nurses and care givers to assist her and I wish her parents a long healthy life. Bless the Pepins and Shiloh in particular.
“dealt”
uh, hello! there are plenty of people who are on steroids who are NOT that fat. That child was a blob and it was painful to see her rolling on the floor while her mom broke her back to pick her up. Did you see that part where the father actually had to read the nutritional information on the box of FROZEN BISCUIT SANDWICHES to figure out it was full of fat? People who are dying of h1n1 are the young and obese. the parents compromised her health with her overeating
CORRECTION::::::::::please forgive my typos ….
I meant to say that they neither get the choice of being born good looking or bad looking.
delt= dealt.
I did not cry at this story either, however, she could use a few manners. Please do not judge people because they do not cry over what you may cry over. Some people may have faced different challenges than you that may affect them at differently. My father died when I was 17 and a senior in high school so I look at death, disabilities and issues far differently than others. Please do not be so quick to judge. Many may have faced situations that youa re not aware of and judging them is not a great characteristic.
My daughter knows Shiloh–they went to the same school in Maine together for many years, and my husband taught there as well.
You should know that your opinions about her “smart mouth” and lack of manners are totally off base. TRUE, she does have that potential–along with all the other 5th graders, including MY daughter (TRUST ME), which is very typical of 10 year olds. But these are usually really nice kids, as is she. She’s never been anything but polite and friendly to me, and the other parents I’ve seen in the hallways. She always has a happy HELLO for us all, especially her friends (such as my daughter).
However, also consider, she’s been in that wheelchair for her whole life, and my daughter has heard the exchanges at school where she says, “Wait, I can only stay on the blacktop!” and certain unnamed other kids yell back, “Well too bad for you” and they run off to play on the playground equipment on the chips, where she cannot go.
So I tend to give her a little slack for that. If she can be smart, it’s partly because of the age, and partly because of nasty, judgmental kids (and adults) who have forced her into reacting that way.
Why don’t you see if you could endure the excess weight from the medications, which has really only come on the last two years, or the multiple multiple surgeries, including not one but TWO kidney transplants, the constant living in hospitals, the constant meds she has to take, the inability to even run or interact with kids and even go on some of the fieldtrips the way the other kids do, and then tell us about her “smart mouth” and manners. I doubt you’d do even half as well as she does.
Perhaps your own manners could stand some work, if you are that willing to judge a little girl in extraordinarily rare circumstances, who shouldn’t even be alive, quite so harshly.
“Mrs. C”
Mrs. C. I WAS COMMENTING ON WHAT I SAW ON OPRAH THAT DAY, AND ,I’M SORRY, BUT SHE WAS RUDE. I SAID IT ONCE AND I’LL SAY IT AGAIN, THERE ARE MANY,MANY KIDS THAT ARE SICK AND THEY ARE NOT RUDE. WHAT DO YOU HAVE TO SAY ABOUT HER OWN MOTHER SAYING THAT SHE NEEDED SOCIAL SKILLS? HMMM?
Gracie, you are an idiot. That’s obvious from what you say, but also from the fact that you insist on typing in all caps. Are you brand new to this magic thing we call the Internet? You’re making yourself look like the fool that you obviously are.
I JUST THOUGHT OF SOMETHING ELSE,Mrs.C. YOUR DAUGHTER IS PROBABLY JUST AS RUDE AS SHILOH AND UPPITY AS YOU. YOU TALK DOWN TO OTHERS ABOUT JUDGING PEOPLE WHEN YOU ARE DOING THE SAME THING. I WAS ONLY MAKING A COMMENT ABOUT HOW SHE CAME OFF ON OPRAH AND YOU WENT AND JUMPED ONTO YOUR SOAPBOX.
Whoa, anger management. You don’t seem to be very considerate, and “Mrs. C” was not responding to just your post. The world doesn’t revolve around you.
Try thinking about your words and how they will impact your audience before you say something. I beg of you, have a little compassion. Shiloh has gone through many difficulties, more than most people, including you. Everyone has flaws, only ours aren’t broadcasted on national television. Yes, she may have some behavioral issues, AS ALL GIRLS HER AGE DO. I can guarentee you she will have behavior issues all the way into her teens, and maybe even past that. EVERYONE DOES.
Thank you so much for reading this and I am sure you will try to be more considerate! :)
P.S.- Do not bother typing a response to this because I will never be on this site again, and I am sure whatever immature repsonse you will dish out will be nothing better than a bag of garbage sitting on the side of the road. Thanks!
One of my favorite songs lately is “More Beautiful You” by Jonny Diaz. If you read this and you haven’t heard it already, PLEASE give this song a listen. You have such a positive outlook on life and I’m pretty sure this song was written for and about you.
You’re an amazing girl. Keep strong and know that God has his hand on you!!!!!
to tell u the truth, i didn’t cry but i will admit that this was pretty sad. tonight, they’re giving a new chapter of her life. can’t wait to see it.
Miss Shilo ,You sweetie are an absolutly an angel !!! I am very proud of you and would very much love to meet you .God sent you to this earth to teach others and be the cutie funny girl that you shine out so bright !!!! we are the ones whom are so blessed to see,meet,talk with you you keep going strong my beuity queen I pray that I get to one day meey you and tell you what an insperation you are to so many lifes .you kiss that wonderfull mother and father for me and tell them that every thing they have done is perfect please dont hesitat to ring my phone 559-77-9446- im out here in california love for you all to come out or I love to come outto see ya all if we can handle my little monster he is now 3 I was not to have any children but jesus heard my prayers and my angel is here 9thank you JESUS] call write email i really want to tell you what an insperation you are in my life goodnight for now sleep sweet dreams and pray to JESUS and i hope to here from ya all soon
My heart went out to shiloh…I felt she was made to do things that she didn’t want to…especially sending her to camp…where she was gawked at…..How embarassing….Well I guess her parents made a few bucks…I noticed they were driving a couple of fancy cars…Hope they opened a bank account for Shiloh…Oh and another thing moma put on a few pounds….and she was the one that was worried about her daughters diet….I guess she ate all the crap that Shiloh couldn’t have…Do I sound like a bitch?….Yes I do…but then again , if Shiloh was my daughter I wouldn’t put her on tv for all the tea or money in China…..By the way I’m sure she was terrified when she was in the water….Mommy’s little hero ….money…money…money. I wonder if thats why the parents seperated…I don’t think dad was too keen on what shiloh was made to do…I did say made to do….I did.’t cry when I watched it ….I was disgusted. Shouldn’t have watched, upset me too much.
For all you out there that want to whine and complain about Shiloh, one day, you will be in a simular situation. Except you will be too old to walk, feed yourself, etc. Who eill be taking care of you?? Your kids?? HA HA!! More than likely you will be in a state nursing home, laying on your ‘fat asses’ and have another generation of folks like you complaining about it. God willing this youngster reaches adulthood, she will more than likely have a job making more money than most of us. As for the sick SOB with the porno suggestion, don’t reproduce, there are already enough idiots taking up good air without you adding your spawn to it.
When I saw Shiloh’s story on TLC I couldn’t help but get attached to this little girl. She is so positive about life. I give her all my best wishes and hopes she succeeds in everything she does.
I am so sad i came home from work and saw my wife watching shiloh on tlc, and i sat down and watch. shiloh have a wonderful personality and i cried throughout the whole program, my second son has a disability, but not like shiloh, i would love to meet her, i feel her pain. she tries real hard and i am so proud of all the things she accomplish with the help of her parents. shiloh you have a loving dad, just looking at the way he takes care of you is real touching.your mom tries real hard also and loves you very much. I hope and i am praying that your mom and dad get back together for the sake of you shiloh. please be happy and god loves you very much. I will pray for you everynight I go to bed and keep you in my prayers.
My daughters and I saw the special on TLC on Shiloh. They were touched by her. They think she is adorable. They would like t be pen pals with her. Does anyone know where we can write to her? My email is desmarmas@yahoo.com Thanks! Michelle
Is the doctor on the show a real one or is he an actor….Just wondering……A real doctor would be aware that Shiloh’s weight gain would be due to the fact that she was probably on predisone…A medication that is prescribed usually after an inplant.
Dr. Hand is a real doctor, and an amazing one at that (I should know, I worked with him and took care of Shiloh when she was smaller). Yes, prednisone can cause weight gain, but she has been on that for years, so that was not likely the cause. Lots of people gain weight after a transplant for the exact reason he said. Did you have a medical degree?
i just watched the special on TLC about this amazing little girl Shiloh. her story brought me to tears of happieness, she really touched my heart with her smile, laugh, and her great personality and big voice. she seems like a very confident girl who knows what she wants and she wants to be herd. it is obvious how much her parents love her and support her and want to protect her but also want what is best for her. not all childeren are as blessed as this little girl, they seem to be a great family. i think we can all learn something from this little girl. she has tought me that we are all different and special in our own way and thats what makes us special. also things are never as bad as they seem, so we should’t get so down it could always be worse. these things seem like they should be so easy to get, but sometimes i think we forget. i appreciate Shiloh sharring her story my heart goes out to this little princess and her family i wish them all the best. i hope to see her again soon and see what new adventures come next.
When i first saw the story of shiloh i was shocked to see that something that bad happen to somebody so sweet and inisent. I was glad to see that she had fun. She filled my hart with joy when i saw her have fun. When i saw her cry i almost cryed by that look in her eyes that makes u wanna cry.Hope fully shiloh will live a long and peaceful life. god bless shiloh and LONG LIVE SHILOH PEPINS!!
I find it hard to understand how the parents cansay let a young girl decide weather to have surgery or not.What are perants for but to make those choises .That affect not ownley her life but there’s as well.so what is the alternative come see mermaid girl at the circus.grow up Mom and dad
Shiloh. You have alot of courage. and Friedo you should be SMACKED in the KISSER!!! and your name should be FLYDOPE!!!!! you are a creep
I hope no-one will mind that I fave a few questions
Can she bend her “tail”? Has anyone noticed that her lower half looks more like a seal?
I would like to comment on Shiloh I have known her for 2 1/2 years I work at the Nephrology office that she comes to. For who care she’s in the hospital in Critical Condition fighting for her life as we speak it’s been all over the news here in Maine. She got an infection in her lungs and everyone is praying for her. Don’t you think you can take a minute out of your day not to complaine, be thankful you are healthy and not be so negative towards how someone acts it’s what’s on the inside that counts.
For those that care and admired this little girls strength and courage. Shiloh was called to be an Angel today. Rest in peace Princess! you will be missed!
As of 2pm here in Maine and on http://www.wgme.com Shiloh pepin has lost her battle in the hospital and passed away. We will miss her dearly.
Oh god no! That’s gotta be a lie!
No, it’s not a lie. She’s dead. By the way, there’s no such thing as angels. She died because she was not healthy to begin with. Being overweight did not help.
Get a Life!!! Remember the one GOD gave you. Oh. she was swollen due to meds and kidney transplant. You are so insensitive!! you must be all by yourself even a dog wouldn’t want to be with you even a plant!!!!!
“By the way, there’s no such thing as angels.” - Oh thank you for the wisdom. I didnt realize there was someone on the earth with such knowledge. Thank you for enlightening me. Please tell me when you found out there were none, and how? thanks. haha
“She died because she was not healthy to begin with.”- Thank you captain obvious.
I wish Shiloh’s parents had gotten her the surgery. Being a parent sometimes means making the hardest decisions in the best interest of a child. It seems her father was not up to the job. God Bless you baby girl ~ may you run & play with the angels now.
There’s no such thing as God, Heaven or Angels. Keep your religious fantasies to yourself.
And keep your Atheist opions to YOURself.
If you watched the first documentary with her about 3years ago it was not a good choice, she had a very big important blood vessel that the Dr’s didn’t think they could seperate without possibly taking her life. Even in the last documentary they did not want to operate on her.
I have been reading all the comments, some are shocking and insensitive, but afterall, we all are are entitled to our own opinion. However, I think the most important thing is Shiloh was a child who lived on this earth for only 10 years. She made many people happy around her and at the very least she left an impact on those of us who watched her on TLC, on Oprah and more so on the community she lived with and shared most of her moments. Shiloh is a very special girl indeed as look at all of us who do not know her, taking the time to write our comments. Despite the fact I do not know Siloh and her family, I am mourning with the family as the loss of a child is devastating.. May God give her family the strength now to bury their little one and carry on in life. May Shiloh’s soul rest in peace.
I am shocked at some of the comments on here. Are some of you really human? Maybe just ignorant and no faith what so ever. I am sorry to hear of her passing. My prayers are with her parents and family. Ys as some opf you said she was outspoken and sometimes seemed rude. My question to you guys is this….do you know what she has been through, were you ever in her shoes so to speak? Stop judging!!!! God rest her and good for her for the life she lived. Could we all try to be more patient and kind? Maybe all of our children would be better off if we all showed more love then hate and judgement.
Shiloh was such an inspiration to all of us. She was a beatiful young girl fighting for her life everyday. Shiloh did everything with such joy. I am ten myself and I would always watch Mermaid Girl on TLC. Have an awesome time in Heaven Shiloh!*
Shiloh “The little Mermaid” will alway be a inspiration to me.. She may have been only 10years old and different but she was an old soul and truly GODS CHILD!!!! My deepest sympathy to her mom and dad and family. She is walking, running, and dancing in heaven. It was our treat to have heard and seen her. R.I.P.
Omg Thats so sad, why’re people so mean?!
Whoever is saying mean things about this child that was disabled you really need to shut-up!!!What if that was you!Think of your child like that,what would you do?I would def. love her forever and ever!!And im pretty sure she has accomplished more of her goals than you have!!I was terrified when i watched this 8 yr. old go through all of that stuff!!!i was so proud of watching that, it was amazing(:well i hope everyone’s prayers are with her and her family(: and if you cant say something nice…just dont say anything at all cause i kno God and Jesus wouldnt want you to do that!well shiloh and your family i just want you to kno you have my prayers and my families(:
with love,
haylie(:<3
WOW people can be so mean…… my name is morgan and i am 11 years old i cant beleave how much pain must be in side of yall just keep ur heads up high and every thing will be ok yll are in my prayers and i wish u luck with everything ( : <3
with love,
Morgan <3
PS: i have a lil brother and i would die if any think ever happen to him!
good luck and ust keep beliving!!! :) <3
For those of you who do not know, Shiloh passed away last Friday at the age of 10 years old…
She was such a sweet girl…
rest in peace, sweet shiloh
My heart goes out to Shiloh’s parents. May God bless you both. You gave your daughter all the LOVE that you had. I saw some shows that she was on. Shiloh has touched my heart in many ways. Her beautiful face and her eyes, I will never 4-get her. She was AMAZING. Don’t let people out there say bad things about her. Most of all! Don’t let them say it about the two of you. They did not live your life. They will never know what it is like to love someone so much. Feel sorry for them and pray for them. God has her now and she is doing everything that she wasn’t able to do here on earth. I know I will miss seeing her smile. Just the little time that I saw Shiloh on TV, She really touched my heart and made me realize how THANKFUL I am for what I do have. May God bless you and your family. Your angel will always be in everyones hearts. Shiloh, rest in peace.