So, on Tuesday of this week, I FINALLY finished my junior year of high school!
Honestly, I didn't think I would make it to see this day.. I have struggled this year, that's for sure.
I received an email from one of my teacher's this year that said "You're finally a senior!" It just clicked.. I sat back and thought "oh my gosh, I did it" I know that's the strangest thing ever, but I couldn't believe I actually did it..
I know I am making it out like I just graduated, but I kinda feel that way.
I feel like I did the unimaginable, as strange as that sounds..
I am so blessed for all of the teachers and staff that worked with me this year, it was in no way an easy task for any of us.
But, we made it.
I go to see my boyfriend graduate this weekend, and I am so excited to see everyone that I have known since I was little walk the line.
To all the seniors that read my blog posts- I am so proud of you. Most of you have grown into amazing young men and women and I have loved growing up with you all. As you enter the adult world, I know you all will make the best decisions in your career and life choices. I can't wait to see all the amazing things you guys do. Enjoy your graduation and don't do anything you will regret later in life.
To my fellow 2016 graduates- We are seniors! Holy cow.. Enjoy this summer, this is our last summer as high school students. Make wise choices, for the decisions we are making now will effect our futures. From what I have seen, you all have had an amazing year, and I pray I will back at school for my whole senior year to enjoy it and experience it with you all. Also, I hope none of us ever say that we "can't wait to graduate." I never say that because I know that years down the road, I am going to miss senior year and I am going to want just one more chance to experience the things I am experiencing now.
By the way, some school related humor for your day- One of my friends texted me this morning and told me that my name was called for the perfect attendance award, haha. Since I have been on homebound, I have technically been enrolled and attended everyday of school this year..
"Just another day in the life."
Thursday, May 28, 2015
Appreciation and Update
So, I forgot to post last week, so I will be making two posts today!
I made this blog account about two months ago, and in two months, I have had over 600 page views! That is awesome!
I made this account in hopes that I can reach others with my story, chronic illness or not.
I have numerous people stop and tell me that they look at my blog weekly and that is an awesome feeling!
I am so, so blessed to have such a huge support system all over the US.
With all the hate I have gotten this year (yeah, bullying doesn't stop for those that have been critically ill), I am so thankful to know that while many may not like me, I have a even larger group of people who LOVE me.
By the way, shout out to the girls (whose names I don't know) that have told people I have cancer.... prostate cancer.. ha.
Anyways, more important news, I have also made the decision to be competing for Miss Laurel County Homecoming in the Laurel County Homecoming pageant this year in August. I have dreamed of being in this pageant since I was a little girl and I am so excited to have the opportunity to actually be apart of it.
Also, I go for another Entivyo infusion on June 8th, I absolutely love the treatment I am doing right now and I am so thankful that it is working.
Plus, I go on June 16th to discuss my ostomy take down.
Please continue to pray over this situation. I am nervous, but I am hopeful this time.
On a great note, I have been having a much easier time with my ostomy! PRAISE THE LORD! I think that all of my meltdowns when I first got home were just me adjusting, but now, it is going great! I still have about 1-2 leaks a day, but I am taking them with a grain of salt and it has been so much easier to manage.
I have an important weekend coming up ahead of me, with my boyfriends graduation, graduation parties and birthday parties. I will FOR SURE be posting next weeks blog post on Monday!
"Just another day in the life."
I made this blog account about two months ago, and in two months, I have had over 600 page views! That is awesome!
I made this account in hopes that I can reach others with my story, chronic illness or not.
I have numerous people stop and tell me that they look at my blog weekly and that is an awesome feeling!
I am so, so blessed to have such a huge support system all over the US.
With all the hate I have gotten this year (yeah, bullying doesn't stop for those that have been critically ill), I am so thankful to know that while many may not like me, I have a even larger group of people who LOVE me.
By the way, shout out to the girls (whose names I don't know) that have told people I have cancer.... prostate cancer.. ha.
Anyways, more important news, I have also made the decision to be competing for Miss Laurel County Homecoming in the Laurel County Homecoming pageant this year in August. I have dreamed of being in this pageant since I was a little girl and I am so excited to have the opportunity to actually be apart of it.
Also, I go for another Entivyo infusion on June 8th, I absolutely love the treatment I am doing right now and I am so thankful that it is working.
Plus, I go on June 16th to discuss my ostomy take down.
Please continue to pray over this situation. I am nervous, but I am hopeful this time.
On a great note, I have been having a much easier time with my ostomy! PRAISE THE LORD! I think that all of my meltdowns when I first got home were just me adjusting, but now, it is going great! I still have about 1-2 leaks a day, but I am taking them with a grain of salt and it has been so much easier to manage.
I have an important weekend coming up ahead of me, with my boyfriends graduation, graduation parties and birthday parties. I will FOR SURE be posting next weeks blog post on Monday!
"Just another day in the life."
Sunday, May 10, 2015
Happy Mother's Day!
Happy Mother's Day to all the awesome moms out there!
Especially to my mom, it takes a LOT to take care of a child with a chronic illness..
I often find myself saying "I didn't sign up for this." Well, she didn't sign up for it either, but she handles it like a champ. Thank you for changing my ostomy at crazy hours of the night, driving to town at the drop of a hat because it's "what I am craving," giving me medicine all around the clock, singing at the top of our lungs to the radio, holding me when I cry and being my punching bag when you know that everything I am dealing with becomes too much to carry and I need to scream and feel bad for myself for a bit. After all the sickness we've both been through, and especially after everything I have been through in ICU, I thank God for giving me another Mother's Day with my mom.
I can't forget about my nana. I am so blessed to still have my nana here with me on this Earth considering many have lost their grandparents. I can't thank her enough for always being there for me to talk to, whether it's on the phone, or if I am driving down to her house for a visit. She listens to all my rants and gives me great advice that not only applies to my current situation, but it is something I can remember for the rest of my life. Every time I don't know how to go about a situation she always says "Just wait. It'll all come out in the wash." Or if I am feeling hurt by my disease and I pull the "why me" card, she always says "You are my special baby, and God is using you in more ways than you know." But, my favorite is when I go to leave she always walks me out and says "Take care of yourself, remember to pray and ask Jesus to help you." I am thankful for my nana, and her never failing words of wisdom.
I also want to make sure I mention all of my second moms out there! I know, I am a handful, so it takes more than one woman to try and keep me reigned in. Thanks for being there for me, no matter what, and trying to calm me down and help my mom keep her cool when we are having one of those days when we could kill each other.
Plus, I can't say this enough, MY NURSES AND DOCTORS ARE MY MOMS TOO! I am so thankful to the nurses and doctors for helping change my ostomy, holding me when I cry, calling or sending me messages to check in on me, making me laugh, singing me songs, watching movies with me, staying up all night with me if I am having a bad night, and all the other awesome things they do. They've been there for me since I was little, they've watched me grow up and have held my hand the whole way. We've cried together, laughed together, struggled together, and rejoiced together. I couldn't be more blessed to have them around.
Make sure that as you go about the rest of your Mother's Day to say a prayer for the ones who have lost their loved ones or can't be with them on these holidays.
"Just another day in the life."
Especially to my mom, it takes a LOT to take care of a child with a chronic illness..
I often find myself saying "I didn't sign up for this." Well, she didn't sign up for it either, but she handles it like a champ. Thank you for changing my ostomy at crazy hours of the night, driving to town at the drop of a hat because it's "what I am craving," giving me medicine all around the clock, singing at the top of our lungs to the radio, holding me when I cry and being my punching bag when you know that everything I am dealing with becomes too much to carry and I need to scream and feel bad for myself for a bit. After all the sickness we've both been through, and especially after everything I have been through in ICU, I thank God for giving me another Mother's Day with my mom.
I can't forget about my nana. I am so blessed to still have my nana here with me on this Earth considering many have lost their grandparents. I can't thank her enough for always being there for me to talk to, whether it's on the phone, or if I am driving down to her house for a visit. She listens to all my rants and gives me great advice that not only applies to my current situation, but it is something I can remember for the rest of my life. Every time I don't know how to go about a situation she always says "Just wait. It'll all come out in the wash." Or if I am feeling hurt by my disease and I pull the "why me" card, she always says "You are my special baby, and God is using you in more ways than you know." But, my favorite is when I go to leave she always walks me out and says "Take care of yourself, remember to pray and ask Jesus to help you." I am thankful for my nana, and her never failing words of wisdom.
I also want to make sure I mention all of my second moms out there! I know, I am a handful, so it takes more than one woman to try and keep me reigned in. Thanks for being there for me, no matter what, and trying to calm me down and help my mom keep her cool when we are having one of those days when we could kill each other.
Plus, I can't say this enough, MY NURSES AND DOCTORS ARE MY MOMS TOO! I am so thankful to the nurses and doctors for helping change my ostomy, holding me when I cry, calling or sending me messages to check in on me, making me laugh, singing me songs, watching movies with me, staying up all night with me if I am having a bad night, and all the other awesome things they do. They've been there for me since I was little, they've watched me grow up and have held my hand the whole way. We've cried together, laughed together, struggled together, and rejoiced together. I couldn't be more blessed to have them around.
Make sure that as you go about the rest of your Mother's Day to say a prayer for the ones who have lost their loved ones or can't be with them on these holidays.
"Just another day in the life."
Prom 2015
Sorry, it slipped my mind and I forgot to post last week.. So, I will make two today that will make up for this week and last week.
As all of you know last Saturday I went to prom.. I had an AMAZING time!
In the weeks leading up to prom I was really skeptical about going because I didn't want to have any embarrassing leaks, considering many times I have had ostomy leaks that have been out of control and ran down my legs when I was in a public place.
The day started off awesome and I was able to get my hair, makeup, and pictures done with only a very small leak..
When I got home, right before I went to prom, my mom changed my ostomy and my wonderful home health nurses came out to help me get ready for the night and to ensure that if I did have a leak, no one would see it.
So here is a "how to" for all of my friends that have an ostomy and follow my blog.
YOU NEED
As all of you know last Saturday I went to prom.. I had an AMAZING time!
In the weeks leading up to prom I was really skeptical about going because I didn't want to have any embarrassing leaks, considering many times I have had ostomy leaks that have been out of control and ran down my legs when I was in a public place.
The day started off awesome and I was able to get my hair, makeup, and pictures done with only a very small leak..
When I got home, right before I went to prom, my mom changed my ostomy and my wonderful home health nurses came out to help me get ready for the night and to ensure that if I did have a leak, no one would see it.
So here is a "how to" for all of my friends that have an ostomy and follow my blog.
YOU NEED
- A trash bag
- Tape (tape fixes everything.. duh)
- Zip Lock Bags (2)
- An ab wrap (yeah, the thing you wear when you work out)
- Two wash rags
WHAT TO DO
- After you put on a new ostomy, put the zip lock bag over the ostomy bag and tape it on.
- Rip the trash bag, make a fold at the bottom of your stomach, tape it, then pull the trash bag up and tape it. If it does leak, this will be there to catch the excess that doesn't go in the zip lock bag.
- Stack two wash rags in the area where it usually leaks.
- Place the ab wrap over the whole thing, this will help hold it in,
I danced my heart out, had a great time, with great friends, but by 10 I was tired and was ready to go home.
My best friend come home with me to stay the night and by 10:30 we were in the bed watching movies and eating oven baked pizzas.
Now, enjoy some pictures!
"Just another day in the life."
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