What a year…
Turned 25, trip to Alaska, first time in Canada, moved to Baltimore, saw 24 doctors, 2 surgeries, moved back to Austin, introduced Nathan to my whole family, my youngest nephew Jude was born, two of my best friends got engaged and named me a bridesmaid and of course being diagnosed with Lyme.
Many words come to mind when I think of the last year:
challenging, doctors, emotional roller coaster, support, God, family, boyfriend, disease, limitations, prayer, growing, learning, research, love, friends, struggle, exhaustion, moving, unpredictable, television, puzzle, forgetful, wine
Without the amazing support system I have with Nathan, family, close friends and my church family I would not have made it through this year in tact. I have never in my life relied so heavily my support system but they truly came through. Whether I needed soup or needed to fly to a doctors appointment – I was never alone. No matter the city or state of my doctor appointments – I never went alone. I couldn’t ask for better people in my life. Nathan has been the biggest blessing in my life – standing by me (actually holding me up) through doctors appointments, moves, mood swings, breakdowns, treatments, anything and everything. He has been my rock.
2013 is ending on a better note than it started, I am starting to get better. A year ago I didn’t think that was possible but last week I went snowboarding. Not the best idea on blood thinners however it was such an amazing feat for me. I was able to do something active that I love for the first time in 2 years. On the road to recovery and seeing a light at the end of the tunnel is an amazing way to start 2014.
Looking into 2014 I have a lot to look forward to: trip to San Francisco, snowboarding in Tahoe, trip to Key West (bridesmaid), my cousin coming to Austin and a trip to Hawaii (bridesmaid).
My hope is that treatment continues to progress and I can start 2015 healthy again.
Happy New Year!