These words resonant so close to home.
I have always felt anxious about my future and would try to plan everything. I felt like I needed to be on the same 10 year plan as everyone else That definitely only leads to a "panic spiral."
As someone who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis 6 years ago, I have finally reached a point in my life where I am content in the now.
Last year, I couldn't walk without braces on both my legs, I was in speech therapy learning to talk and swallow again. I had a horrific MRI, my doctors thought I had developed a brain tumor in addition to the MS.
I underwent chemo in November for my multiple sclerosis (thankful for no tumor). I could have never predicted where the year would take me.
Currently, I'm doing better than I ever have.
It's so easy to get caught up in the everyday bussel of life. Am I doing enough? Am I missing out on something? Should I be at the same stage as everyone else? Actually, what is everyone else doing?
"To assume you have 20 years is ungrateful."
I try to live everyday to my personal best. Let's be honest, sometimes my personal best is binging Netflix on the couch with the cats. Other days, it's being a total kick ass nurse.
My life is not what I expected, it is not what I had planned, it's not what I envisioned it would be prior to my diagnoses. But, it is mine.
But what if I am alright right here 🧡
I am grateful everyday to be able to do what I love. To have true friends, a husband, and family that love me. At the end of the day, that's all that really matters.
Working as an emergency room nurse for that past decade, I know tomorrow isn't guaranteed.
So thank you @taylorswift for this. Sending prayers for strength and love your way.
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