then she needed surgery to reposition her muscles and tendons and kneecap and to reshape her femurs. >> my legs continue to get worse, and i thought that at some point i wasn't going to be able to walk. my goal throughout that whole time when i was learning how to walk was to be a cheerleader. >> well, goal accomplished, sarah got the news last week that she had earned a spot on the cheerleading team, and her coach says her spirit is so special that it was an easy decision. >> look, if the goal is to inspire, she has done that. >> sure has. cnn's coverage continues right now with poppy harlow. good monday morning, everyone. so glad you're with us. this is a special holiday edition of "cnn newsroom" jim has day off. the back and forth over booster