Boy with cerebral palsy beats the odds to become one-armed golferEASLEY, SC -- As a newborn, Jackson Merriss wasn’t supposed to survive.Jackson was released after three months and a month later began a variety of therapy that has made a huge difference, as has having a brother to compete with, she said.“They are more perfect in every way than we could ever ask for.”A naturalThe Merrisses, both 45, also have two college-aged sons, Caleb and Josh.The twins are now in the third grade at Forest Acres Elementary School, though in separate classes because Jackson is about two years behind developmentally, Laurie said.“He’s battling not only the muscle restrictions but the learning disability as well,” said Todd, who frequently posts videos of Jackson’s link-side achievements on Facebook to raise awareness about cerebral palsy."