As with all endeavors, my energy to continue writing, filming, producing and editing YouTube videos ebbs and flows. Some weeks seem to fly by while I work hard to create a passion of love; other weeks zip by very quickly as I try to scramble to come up an idea for a video. No matter what the final subject matter is, I dedicate myself to producing a quality film.
It is interesting how God uses people to inspire me to keep on keeping on. I have received messages and requests for information from viewers from all around the world. When I am tired and think I cannot keep going, I receive communication from someone who is often desperate for information. As I attempt to give words of encouragement and inspire the person that it is possible to live life with a ventilator, I am suddenly filled with gratitude. I am thankful for my ability to reach others during difficult times.
I often thought my ability to change the world or to inspire others to change the world stopped when my health impeded me from living a normal life. For many years, my world has not passed much beyond the walls of my house. And yet, suddenly, I have found a new avenue to teach and educate others about ventilators, tracheostomies and anything else which may be on my mind.
To everyone who has encouraged me, thank you for your kind words. To every person who has reached out to me, thank you for sharing your story; thank you for allowing me to be part of your journey.
When thinking about my gravestone epithet, I used to believe it would read, “The girl who tried, got sick and died forgotten.” Now through YouTube, my slogan has change to, “The girl who tried, got sick and still tried to educate the world one video at a time.”
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