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By John Underwood / john@gulfcoastmedia.com BAY MINETTE, Alabama Christmas wishes came true early for a girl in Bay Minette when she was presented with her very own custom-made bicycle on Thanksgiving Day. Five-year-old Puja was born in India without arms. In 2018, she was adopted by the Nelson family, Lucy and Luke, who also have four biological children and a son they adopted when he was 16 who is now 22 and living on his own. They also recently welcomed a foster child into their home who is now 11 months old. “All of our children are close,” said Lucy Nelson. “They love playing together and Puja is right there with them. She doesn’t know the word ‘can’t.’ She always faces challenges head-on and doesn’t stop until she figures it out.” ....