kpaggett Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 Today is the day...it's my 1year date. I've been happy/sad for the last 2 weeks, but my overall mood is happy. Even last week, as I went on two walks, my legs behaved and felt normal. I no longer question that people love me...I used to think my husband was going to leave me on the side of the road when we were in the car...so that's a big step for me. I'm loving life, but not afraid to die anymore. I can handle any suffering after going through a grad 4 SAH...10/10 headache, not being able to move or speak, requiring a feeding tube, slipping into light coma twice, and being conscious the whole time! I'd like to share a poem to commemorate my day: Anniversary My enduring condition eclipses all my judgments As sunset forbids memories of daybreak; And as Time softens anxieties, this friend is such an arduous opponent. Exhausted, we relent at similar rates making the battle no less strenuous. Yet, I can’t define the outcome or even the battle itself anymore. Because each triumph consumes all my energy, basking takes flight before greeting me. Is the next attack feigned or real? Defend, Perry, or Strike? It’s easy if you know your opponent; mine is hoodwinked. Goals, manufactured and embraced consume your lifetime. Choose ambition, or gain, or charity, or challenge, or health-maintenance. No one chooses to wane or to stop except us; We watch, wait, seek, and acquiesce comfortably in only questions. We stand with the dying child, refusing interference. We hold the hand of the spinal chord injured, negating expectation. We let a wildfire burn or a lake recede without blaming, disturbing. We value the mudslide’s shouts of the untamed; dominating what you assumed was yours to lose. As the world glimpses nature’s pure harmony, the desire to control it increases; And yet, the gazelle dies under the cheetah without any objection, Or admirers of the decaying leaves call them beautiful. If the people could only see themselves as the challenger, The fight would be defined and relinquished. We could see then know our minds, bodies, emotions, memories are impeccable. Kpaggett (Aug, 2012) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winb143 Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 Well done KP..you share yours with BoRon...xx Have a Great Day...and keep looking forward to many more xx Love on your Special Day WinB143 xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldfish.girl Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 Enjoy your day Kris and celebrate all the achievements you have made against the odds Michelle x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 Enjoy your day Happy 1st Ani-versary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryB Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 Congrats Kris! You have made it and have sorted so much out in your life. Onwards and upwards. Best of health to you! Maryb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 Wishing you a Happy 1st Annie-versary hope the day was a good one for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandi K Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 Hi Kris, happy belated Anni-versary. I hope this next year brings health and wellness to you. Sandi K. Xoxoox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amexdm Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Hi Kris, Sorry I'm late to the party. But happy anniversary and hope you are well. Yours and mine are so close. Mine was on 7-30-11. You seem to be doing much better. Hang with us and maybe see you at the Ann Arbor Group someday. Your poem was awesome and moving. So I will write a short one for you on your anniversary. Sorry but mine have to rhyme:) Friends from the same state Friends who met the same fate So much on our plate But not to lose site of that date Thankful to be here to carry on to others our very good cheer It happened for a reason for that we don't know for we are as unique as each flake of snow That date that changed us in many a way so we wouldn't waste not even one day Live each day Kris and stay with us. Regards, David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KelBel Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 Hi Kris, sorry I am late, but happy 1st anniversary to you! You have done so well. x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawcar Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 I needed to see this milestone...happy anniversary! Shellie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpaggett Posted August 21, 2012 Author Share Posted August 21, 2012 Thanks everyone for all your support Hey, David...I go to the once/quarter support group out on Plymouth road, Ann Arbor. It's not much of a "Support Group" as it only meets once/quarter, but There is always a speaker with interesting stuff to say and a time for sharing. The new ones of course are so anxious so I've decided to try and make it to support them as well. Maybe we'll meet? ~Kris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winter Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Congratulations Kris on your 1 yr. mark!!! Well done. I know it's been a tough struggle, but you've made it. Keeping you in my thoughts today for "all good" and joy to fill your soul Big hugs, Carolyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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