The Journey of Personal Health Recovery: A Beautiful Day (5/07/2019)

Preface: A breakthrough in the journey—after years of crushing illness! A celebration of small steps and deep gratitude for Emily.

Can you imagine not being able to drive for over a year? Not being able to brush your teeth, wash your hair, do the dishes, go grocery shopping, cook a meal, or tie your shoes without being in complete torture on top of being very sick? Can you imagine suffering so much that it crosses into what feels like the inhumane? Can you imagine hardly ever being able to leave your house, and even simple activities like going to church cause you to suffer?  

Over the past couple of weeks, I’ve experienced a wonderful change in health recovery! A few days ago, I started driving again, skipping, walking, and even ran a little bit. I went shopping for a dress with my daughter and was so incredibly happy to finally do something like that. Suddenly, I have a spring in my step! And that doesn’t make me sick either. Last night, I could smile and laugh ~unrestrained by pain~.  

I never want to forget how amazing it felt NOT to be trudging through Costco just the day before yesterday, wondering if I would make it through without having to sit down, go back to the car, or get wheeled to lay down in a health room while my youngest son finished the shopping. Instead, I was walking as if I was FREE. Well, almost free. I still have some pressure in my head, brain fog, and cognitive difficulties, but the return of physical energy and the ability to engage in activities I haven’t enjoyed for a very long time is making me SO happy!! I’m so grateful for the gift of being able to convalesce and heal during treatment this time—so thankful for the Gift of Emily!  

THE REST OF THE STORY 2025: While trying to find a rescue for the second patron of Emily's Place, a rescue found me and brought me on a yearlong journey to restored well-being!