05.10.2014

I am just really happy right now. God has brought me so far since 2011. I remember being so sick that I couldn't leave the bathroom. I was vomiting so much that I would only bile would come up. I couldn't eat anything. My skin had a grey undertone. I was in the hospital every other week and when I wasn't there I was at the doctors office or in the bed. 

Just two months ago I was going to at least five doctors appointments per month. I was in bed the majority of the time. My joints were hurting every single moment. I was getting horrible headaches. I was on sooo much medicine. I wouldn't be able to sleep at night and would be in bed all day. The doctors were at a loss because they had tried everything. 

Now, I wake up before ten. I don't take medication. I have about five active hours per day (which is good for me). I'm slowly organizing my life. I am beginning to have enough energy to complete my schoolwork at UGA, go to church, workout, cook, clean and maybe even get a job. :)

My health is getting better. I'm excited. This has definitely been a journey and I see the progress. I've had some hard years. I've had some lonely years. I've seen everything that I worked for ripped away. I've lost people who I thought were my friends. I haven't been able to get a solid friend group because I've been sick. But God has kept me. 

I grew up very blessed. My parents got me everything that I could ever want or need. Although I loved working in high school, I never needed to work. I just worked for a few extra bucks. Now, I truly know the value of a dollar. I now know what it feels like to be broke. 

I was always chubby or overweight but RIGHT before I was diagnosed with Crohn's, I got down to my goal weight. Since being diagnosed, I've gained 80lbs. None of my old clothes fit. And I'm too broke to just buy a new wardrobe but with the money that I do have, I'm getting gym clothes and gaining a new hobby. :) 

I've always been giving. I've always been compassionate. But now, it is on a whole new level. I don't know the exact purpose of the storm that I've been in since I turned 20 but I'm excited to see how God will use it for His glory. 

I've got a long way to go. I have things to finish up at UGA. I have about 100lbs to lose. I have to start eating healthier.  I have to get my career started. 

I'm excited. I'm coming back. Brie is coming back and she is going to better than ever! 

Always seeing the bright side of things, 

Sunny