(Thanks to my journals I can actually tell you about it!)
January
Became Assistant Ward Librarian of the San Diego 8th Ward
February
Had a ship (currently docked in Madagascar) named after me!
(Yes, that's a real boat and no, it's not photoshopped!)
(Yes, that's a real boat and no, it's not photoshopped!)
March
Turned 34!! Celebrated with some friends and family
April
Visited AZ and family (including 4 nieces and 1 nephew)
May
Last hospital stay of 2009!! As of today I've been out seven months in a row---new record since 2002!
June
Quit ECT!
July 1st
Moved out of the nasty group home! No more rationed toilet paper!!
Moved in with Leslie McEwan and her two cute little doggies.
Became a member of the La Mesa 2nd Ward
Began feeling like myself again!
August
Relearned how to subtract
Taught how to efficiently budget money (newly improved subtraction skills help)
Began remembering things taking place in this month.
September
Played to my hearts content with Klint, Heather and family during Labor Day weekend.
Unintentionally performed a perfect Back Flop off Grandpa and Grandma’s diving board
Began teaching Advanced ASL for the CA North Stake
Interviewed by State of CA Vocational Rehab. Dept. for eligibility to be trained.
October
Played way too much (if that’s possible) with the Forbushes! (Visiting from UT)
Relearned a key rule: Don’t chase after the Elders!! Ended up in TWO orthatic boots!
Pushed around Sea World like a princess! (In a wheelchair)
Handed out treats for Halloween as stay-puff marshmallow boy
Accepted into State of CA Voc. Rehab Program!!
November
Called as “Ward Bulletin Administrator”
Celebrated Thanksgiving with parents and grandparents
December
Hired by H&R Block as a “Customer Service Professional or CSP” (Personally I prefer receptionist ;)
Funding comes through for GRE test and Master’s Program at SDSU to become Rehab Counselor and help others with disabilities get the accessibility they need.
Played with Klint, Heather and kids for 3 days!!
Put together a 500 piece puzzle of the USA (by myself) in less than 3 hrs!
Okay, well, as you can see I've had quite the variety of things happen during this year. If'I could take one thing away from it I would have to say . . . hope. During this past year I have been on the brink of hopelessness feeling lost and alone---wondering hour after hour if I would ever be able to control my illness instead of it controling me. Now here I am with my illness in check for the most part and I have the world at my fingers. I may not be able to control my illness, but I have a tighter reign on things. I also have something waiting just over the horizon. 2010 is going to be the best year yet, I can feel it! Happy new year! -MOPS
