A few days ago, my friend Beth loves to read blogs and happened to stumble across Kimmiecakeskickslyme's blog, she forwarded me the link because she realized that Kimmie was on the exact same protocol as me at Dr. J's! I have never met anyone or spoken to anyone that was on the exact same protocol so I was ecstatic! I have been emailing Kimmie back and forth ever since and Kimmie is another person, whose life has been severely affected by Lyme disease in addition to coinfections. I am lucky to have found someone who is walking the path as I walk the path. I have a ton of friends that have already walked the path and are at different stages of Lyme treatment, but none that are at the same stage, so I consider this one of life's little gifts.
Here is the link to her blog, I encourage you to watch her five minute video to hear her individual story.
http://kimmiecakeskickslyme.wordpress.com/about/
"Most people do not listen with the intent to understand; they listen with the intent to reply."
Sunday, January 5, 2014
Saturday, January 4, 2014
My year in photographs
My year began in California- Disneyland
Shortly after the new year, my boyfriend and I broke up
My cousin and I
Bikram yoga
Susan Green and I after I testified for the Virginia bill (Lyme disease testing)
My roommates and I at the puppy farm
Erika and I after the 5k color run
My PICC line was placed at George Washington hospital in D.C..
Stevie was born, May 24th 2013
My sister graduated high school.
I turned 21!
The 4th of July with my sister and friend!
I took a summer class to try and stay sane while undergoing the IV therapy!
My best friend Paige from California came for a visit in July!
We visited a lavender farm!
I crashed my car.
My sister got her pilot's license.
I was my sister's first passenger.
Two of my roommates and I going to see Florida Georgia Line in Richmond.
My roommates and I going to celebrate Meghan's 21st birthday.
Finally meeting Mandy Hughes and seeing that people with Lyme do get better!
A few of my favorite Lymies :)
Two of my roomies and I apple picking in October!
I had the pleasure of meeting John Donnally who biked across the U.S. to raise awareness for Lyme disease.
For Christmas my parents got me a mini labradoodle!
My roommies and I being goofs!
My sister and I sitting on Santa's lap.
Stevie opening his Christmas gift from his Auntie!
Dinner with my family (including grandma) to reflect on the previous year.
I must say I am very thankful for everything. Even though I have experienced hardship and pain; I have also experienced joy and happiness. I don't know what 2014 will bring but I am grateful for the experiences and opportunities that 2013 brought. One goal for 2014 is to travel more, seeing as I have been extremely ill for the past few years I have not done near the amount of traveling that I have wanted to, so that is my goal. It would mean that I am moving in the right direction with my health; I hope to keep you updated on places that I am able to see even if they are right next to where I live!
"If we were meant to stay in one place, we'd have roots instead of feet, he said."
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