How did we get here?

Well I have no clue what I’m doing on here sometimes but this is where I’ve found myself…

Apparently along with all of you.

Everyday I’m here on this earth, I have a smile on my face, because I know what it’s like not to be able to look forward to your future.

I was stuck in a hospital bed for the better part of a year. I survived countless surgeries, breathing tubes, 3 rounds of ECMO, central lines, chest tubes, feeding tubes, you name it, I’ve probably had it.

I had to re learn how to walk 3 times over the course of that year. Learn how to eat again. Had my esophagus removed, half my lung removed. Spent an entire month at home in between it all knowing in my head that I wouldn’t survive those surgeries.

I missed holidays, birthdays, regular old Wednesday's and everything in between.

While losing my voice a few times and losing most of my hearing in the process, here I am.

A marriage. A baby boy. Searching for our forever home. I’m doing more than I ever thought I would ever get to do.

While I may be considered “disabled” I am enjoying this life that I was given to the fullest extent!

I’m a mom, a wife, a daughter, a sister, a friend and so much more.

I’m ME.

It's raw, it’s real, it’s unbelievable.

Whoever this person is, she kinda rocks.

I’m still learning everyday but I know that here I am and I’ll choose to spread happiness and kindness everyday because I still can!

Happy Easter everyone ✝️

Xo ✨