Day 53- Time to catch up

I fell back into my normal routine pretty fast after coming home on April 1st but struggled with being patient enough to rest and balance work and play. I had made a goal before the transplant to ski one more time before the season ended and I made it to Loveland Ski Resort on the last day, May 6th!

I was a bit anxious going down the first run; just over thinking all of it and the “what if I crash” scenario. But then my attitude switched into the “What? Of course I’m skiing, and I am strong enough to manage it ! This is what I love, I was in my happy place, at 12,000 ft and views from the Continental Divide”.

The lessons I have learned from my past 18 months are things like these:

*I pay attention to my mind and body and give it the fuel and rest it deserves.

*I take advice from the experts and follow a medical routine, but I also trust my instincts, because no one knows me, better than myself.

*I continue my education and research on this condition every week. I am my best advocate.

* I challenge my Doctors and push them to give me their opinions on current and new treatments and medications.

* I try to prioritize things happening every day to maximize energy and efficiency but this is not easy. And take time to connect with my husband, kids, friends & family.

* I am re-inventing my outlook and approach in my job and my goals. It seems easy but it takes effort to slow down, be in the moment with each person I meet during the day and to really listen and make that time special and memorable.

* I have amazing friends, loving siblings, incredible kids, my best friend is my husband, and 2 adorable dogs, so I need to pay attention and nourish these relationships. Every day is another opportunity for me to connect and be thankful.