Happy Anniversary

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!!!