My journey began January of 2014. I ended up at a local hospital with double pneumonia that led to H1N1 from 2009 which then led to ARDS. Had to be put in a coma, paralyzed and put on life support for 6 weeks. Six hospitals in five months where it was determined I had a stroke while in the coma resulting in weakness and numbness on my left side. Had to learn to walk again. Stroke has caused left side of both eyes to be legally blind BUT today I see things I've never seen before...thank You Jesus! This critical illness has also caused painful neuropathy. Even through all the pain and suffering I am so thankful to everyone who was part of my survival. With God's help and support from my family and friends,
I chose to take what happened to me and make it as positive as I could and fight my way through. Although it was very difficult at times, I knew I had so much more to do with my life. God has a plan and a purpose and I knew He kept me here for reason. Through my journey, I want to inspire others to choose: FAITH over hopelessness, JOY over depression, PURPOSE over pain, GRATITUDE over bitterness, DESTINY over defeat and VICTORY against all odds!