What kind of blogger would I be, if I didn’t do a recap of 2021?! Well… I don’t need to do a recap exactly because you can just read my other blog posts to see what happened this year BUT maybe a reflection? Yea… let’s call it a reflection of 2021 🤷🏻♀️
Let me start by saying… today I hit 18 weeks of stable platelets!! 🎉🎉 I’ve been off medication for 18 whole weeks without any dips. I cannot even believe it! I’m still not to the remission point BUT I’m well on my way! 🤞🏻
In addition, I wrap up 2021 with 59 CBC Blood tests this year 🩸 💉 59 trips to the blood lab and a few to the hospital. 59 blood draws and 59 good morning conversations with the nurses! 59 nervous mornings and occasional sleepless nights.
I remember when I would get bloodwork done once a year and be good for the next 365 😂🤷🏻♀️
ITP has been a journey for sure! It’s been an on going rollercoaster filled with many speed humps but this year I’ve found a LITTLE peace in trying to enjoy the ride. 59 pokes was paired with many new experiences and for that, I’m forever grateful! 💜🥰
It was kind of an eventful year for me personally. I had 3 relapses, I held a blood drive for ITP Awareness, I was in the local paper to share my story, I’ve met so many amazing ITP Warriors through social media, I participated in an ITP Awareness Campaign, I’ve joined the PDSA to host a monthly support group. I’ve done a large amount of personal growth, I’ve taken my health back in the ways I have control over and I’m still alive!! Success right?!
It has been a year to remember nonetheless.. Recently a friend of mine shared this with me; “your feelings are for you and your reactions are for everyone else.” Well shit man… that makes sense. These words really stuck with me. Like, really stuck. When you have no control of what you’re body is doing we tend to feel any and all the things. Choosing how we react towards others is also our responsibility and should be handled differently than our own personal feelings. It’s easy to get wrapped up in our feels… but how we react is everything. I’m still learning how to master this but I’m certainly putting in the effort! 🙌🏻 🎢
With all the ups and downs I’ve had this year, I’m just happy to still be standing. I’ve learned how to open my heart a little more and to accept the things I cannot change. I‘ve learned how to listen more and talk less. I’ve been able to do more than I ever imagined. I have grown so much as a person this year through all the trials the universe gave me. Through it all, I’m so thankful for all my family and friends that have supported and encouraged me on this wild ride of life!💜
So, while 2021 has been fun… 2022 I’m SO ready for you! 🎉
Until next year my friends... ✌🏼
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