Let's reflect on my year (some things I did not post about):
- I walked the stage (finally) without a walker and received my BS in Biology.
- I participated in my very first Lupus Walk.
- I got engaged at my first Lupus Walk.
- I went through chemotherapy and I do NOT have cancer.
- Many personal issues
- I realized that I have really bad anxiety
- Platelets dropped to 25 then 3 then I had to start treatment again.
- Realized that the Lupus was no longer quiescent
- Began Nplate treatment (the only treatment would allow me to be semi-active over the holiday)
- My fam bam came to visit for a week!
- Platelets dropped to 1 ( the lowest they have ever been)
And........
Here we are...01/01/2014 and the battle continues. I am making a promise to myself that I will pay more attention to my health and will not try to do everything alone. I will try not to allow myself to get stressed out by anything or anyone. I learn how to say No. I will learn the definition of rest and will attempt to apply it to my life. My happiness is my top priority this year.
This year I have a lot going on already so....pray for me.
- My big wedding in the summer
- Bachelorette party
- Growing my business
- International guests
- Etc etc etc
I plan on strengthening the relationships that I have established. I really do not have best friends....I have friends and family. Blood does not make you family in my life. Your actions do. Simple.
All that I want this year is peace in my life and happiness around me. All that I want for you is an increased understanding of how to help the loved ones in your life suffering from any kind of disease, the wisdom to know what to do next, the skills to know how to do it, the virtue to do it, and complete happiness in all that you do!!
