A Family is Forever

I love my family! I really have the most amazing people in my life. I am so thankful for those who have shown their love, concern, and compassion. When we returned home from the hospital I found my kitchen table full of flowers, and cards. Also we had many text and voicemails. We both felt so much peace and comfort. Thanks to all those who have brought us dinner this last week, and everyone who prayed for us. We know that life is about trials and it is what we make of them that either makes us stronger or weakens us.

The recovery was supposed to be relatively quick but I lost so much blood during surgery I couldn't stand without fainting therefore, I spent the night in the hospital with my love. I have a really low hemocruit and super low blood pressure causing the fainting. I am supposed to stay in bed for two weeks and then slowly get back to normal activities. It takes your body about that long to start building red blood cells and it will take about two months to make all the blood I lost. I barley missed a blood transfusion and I am sooo glad! I am just so happy to be alive and going through something like that really makes you have a different perspective on life. I hope I will be able to reflect back on this experience throughout my life.

Matt has decided its time for us to get away and surprised me with a trip. We are in the processes of planning now. We are heading out for an adventure in Costa Rica. I can't wait to get out of this smoggy dungeon and to a warm sunny beach. Just kidding about the dungeon I actually really have enjoyed the winter so far. Can't wait to get on the slopes again!