Day 15 September 16, 2024 “No way, I would rather hobble around for a month than have someone crack my spine and neck. Remember the stories Dad used to tell? He jumps up in the air and lands on your body and you hear it snap? That he asked the chiropractor if he’s ever brokenContinue reading “SNAP, Boom, Bang”
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Wake UP!
Day 9 September 10, 2024 Today marks one week from my emergency surgery. 8 days since my first symptoms. It’s insane how life can change in an instant. Just over a week ago I was carrying Kennedy on my shoulders, smiling and laughing, not realizing that this in and of itself was a gift. TheContinue reading “Wake UP!”
Granny
Day 8 September 9, 2024 Granny. Loved and adored by all she meets, 86 years young and as spunky as they get. A published author, mom, grandmother, great-grandmother, friend, and the list goes on and on. She had been my second mom as long as I can remember and I adore her. Granny has beenContinue reading “Granny”
Sunday Funday
Day 7 September 8, 2024 “No surgery is without risk.” Papa Granny told me that Papa would say this anytime someone went into surgery. Whether it was getting tonsils out or something more serious—Papa was the worrier. My papa was the best man on Earth and I miss him so much. I know how upsetContinue reading “Sunday Funday”
Reflection & Healing
Day 6 September 7, 2024 Coming home had made the healing process feel so sloooooowwwww. Being home with your babies, but not home with your babies, was the worst. So many things you planned and longed to do…the baby’s first swimming and gymnastics lessons, family time at the Fair, soccer practices, and fall walks wereContinue reading “Reflection & Healing”
Hospitalized
Day 4 September 5, 2024 This morning I woke up in a significant amount of pain. I went an extra hour without painkillers overnight and I could feel it. I managed to get up anyway and get to the bathroom despite the fact that I can barely feel my right leg. I felt weak, shaky,Continue reading “Hospitalized”
Surviving Cauda Equina Syndrome 