Happy 7th Anniversary to my repaired brain! Can't believe it has been 7 years. So much has changed. Since I'm currently learning to be positive and not focus on all negatives in my life - we will keep this post cheerful! No talking about the challenges of life with a brain injury.
One of the wonderful changes my new brain has given me is the freedom to drive. On a regular basis I stop to give thanks for how much of a blessing it is to have the ability to drive. Driving is certainly a privilege.
I was just telling some friends the other day that in the last year I think my memory is getting better. OK, I said "better" - not great! ( I feel the need to clarify that otherwise I will get some harassment later for that statement.) ;) For example, recently I noticed that I don't have to rely on my phone all the time like I used to. I can remember meetings/events coming up on my calender. Unlike the few years after the surgery, when if I didn't look at my phone - I would not remember ANYTHING! So that is praise to God for that.
I still give thanks for no major seizures since the brain surgery. I haven't even had an aura in several months which is very exciting for me. So to remain seizure free this long after the surgery is nothing short of a miracle since I used to have seizures every day.
Lastly, in just thinking of the day of the surgery which was 3 months after dad died, it was a year of much change. I again want to thank my family and friends for all they did for me before, during, and after the surgery/recovery. Yes, I still remember the day of the surgery and what went on in the OR - something a Neurodiagnostic tech never forgets! :) It was a long road to recovery and continues to be. Life is a journey of how to manage living with a brain injury. I would not be able to do it without the love, patience, and support I get from all of you!!!
