Wrapping up 2013

 Can’t believe that this year is almost gone, it has been a very long and difficult year.  With many ups, downs, exciting and sad things. When this year started I had no idea that my life would change so much so quickly. Although it has been a very hard year, I have so much to be thankful for as I look on what the Lords has done for me.  I feel so blessed to have such a wonderful support system.

 March 30 marks the first day I began missing class and work due to feeling “sick”. Little did I know that “sick” feeling would later turn into something more and would change the course of my life. It hasn’t always been the easiest of things accepting this change, but I am adjusting.  It has now been almost nine months since I was in the hospital and the long journey started.  I am so thankful for my wonderful doctor, who from the start, didn’t give up on finding what was causing me to be so sick. Without his persistence and care I might not be here today.

I have been blown away by everyone’s kindness and love they have shown for my mom and me throughout the year. People I have never met have done so much for us, and for that I am truly grateful!
All the many prayers, notes and kind words have really helped me to keep going.  Many times I would be having a “bad” day and I would receive a text or call from someone telling me that they are praying for me. 

 Now being a person who deals with being sick on a daily basis and having to do things as a disabled person I see things on a different level. One thing I have notice is that kids don’t care that you are sick or in a wheel chair and still love you for who you are. Many kids have come up to me and tell me they are praying for me and give me hugs. Those mean the most to me, and always brighten up my day!

 I still have a long way to go in this journey. Many tests and trails to try and determine the best route of medication to help me. My main doctor feels it’s best to head back to mayo clinic as the doctors closer to home can’t seem to make up their mind.  Only time will tell. I am learning my new limitations and enjoying living in assisted living. I have been able to get out of “my space” without having to get out into the cold. I have met several people and it’s nice to be able to talk to other people and have some interaction. I am known as the “kid” down the hall. =)

 I am looking forward to what the Lord has in store this next year for me as well as my mom as we both continue this journey together.  

                       Happy New Year to you all! I hope you all have a blessed New Year!