July 12 marks a lot of things for me. It marks basically a
whole new something. I was practically dead from July 12 – July 18. This is sorta like a birthday for me, kinda
but not really.
I was at the beach, Kiawah Island, last week with all eighteen
members of my family (including a new baby!). Essentially, a week ago last year
was the last week that I lived as a “normal” teen and person. After experiencing our family vacation again,
having been through my accident, everything has clarity. Throughout the past
year, I was absolutely yearning and pleading for Kiawah to come around again.
And it’s so awesome and amazing that I made it! …but now the week is over and
the countdown begins again (352 days to go!)
I reflect on the past year, and I’m sure as hell that I went through some earthly-type of Hell. I swear it wasn’t easy to become who I am and what I am today. It took so many doctor appointments and medications and perseverance to be where I am today. It was a struggle, but this whole thing has made me so much better – better at life, better as a person, and I most importantly am more secure in who I am.
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| Family Photo |
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| Cousin Carly and her baby, Cadyn |
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| the best grandpa, Daddy Hayes! |
you could say that this is fate
that left you alone standing here
it's like you've traded the world
for
a chance, a ship to steer
