2021 in Review

I made it through another year. I rejoice that I will live to see another year. What a blessing since I always consider Dec 10, 2008 the day I should have died. I was extremely sick with sepsis. My body was shutting down. But God allowed me to live. Each day week and year is nothing but a miracle and precious gift. Here are the highlights for 2021.

1. I was extremely sick from malnutrition. I could not eat due to severe chronic pancreatitis. When my body was quickly deteriorating, I was started on IV nutrition called TPN. My body was able to pull out of this tailspin.

2. I became sick with sepsis. My IV line I use for TPN became infected. My heart was failing and my immune system was shutting down. Thankfully, God once again intervened. Antibiotics and other therapies allowed my body to recover.

3. I met an ice road trucker!!! So exciting! I love truckers and appreciate their hard work to keep North America running.


4. Blood clots: I cannot tell you how many blood clots I have had. They have developed in my IV line arm, legs, lungs and brain. Once again, I am very thankful to have made it through these hurdles.


5. 1,500 subscribers on YouTube! Thank you to everyone who has supported me on my YouTube channels. I am over-abundantly blessed by your love and kindness.


6. My TPN nurse. After many years of struggling through symptoms, an incredible nurse who manages my TPN has made some diagnoses which have helped get me medical treatment and has improved some of my symptoms. I am so grateful for my nurse!


7. Generator! After losing power for many days last February, my dad bought a generator. Soon, the electrical will be re-done to allow the generator to hook into our house’s electrical system. Then if the power goes out, I still will be able to power my medical equipment.


8. Local Farmers: I am grateful local farmers continue to farm and produce delicious organic food. This has sustained me through food shortages at the grocery store.


9. Birds: I love creatures which fly through the air. I smile and thank God when birds and other winged creatures visit our backyard. I gaze endlessly as I analyze their behaviors. There is often never a dull moment when birds come for a visit!


10. Mr. Toad: There is a toad who makes his home a planter in front of our house. The toad will greet me when I look at the plants. He will also scare me when he decides to jump out when the planter gets watered. He makes me smile and laugh.

May 2022 be your best year yet!