2013 in a nutshell

After recovering from my stroke in 2012 I was really optimistic that 2013 would be MY YEAR. My year to get my life back on track and live like a normal 25 year old. Little did I know that my battle had just begun. As I reflect back on how 2013 went I definitely have more downs than ups but there are also a lot of stand out moments that show my progress. It's the little moments that give me the motivation to keep going and restores my hope that things will get back to normal someday. I may never get back to my old self but being able to recreate old memories and moments even in a different capacity makes the fight worth it . I was able to go to a family friends wedding and even stand up long enough to dance the Cupid shuffle, watch my little cousin perform at an outdoor concert (the perfect venue to lay on a blanket and avoid any health issues),managed to sit outside and enjoy a few of my brothers baseball games, had a few nights out with friends,got to see family and friends from multiple states ,and this year I was able to actually enjoy holiday dinners with my family thanks to my recent POTS Treatment Regimen. My faith in humanity was validated when family,friends, and complete strangers donated over $10,000 in under a month so that I could participate in The POTS Treatment Center program and help pay medical expenses. My relationships with family and friends got even stronger and I started a new business venture selling Scentsy which has given me something to do and  has helped me with expenses while I'm on disability. I started my blog and have connected with some amazing bloggers.So, 2013 may not have been MY YEAR but I'm grateful for all of the opportunities that I've been given .  I hope you all had a great 2013 and an even better 2014!Click here to view my slideshow of 2013 highlights