Guest guest Posted February 3, 2007 Report Share Posted February 3, 2007 Today is my 1 year anniversary of my explant! It is amazing how this time sure flies. Before explant, I didn't think I would be alive to see 2007, or if I did, that I would need in home nursing care. Let me give a update of what I have done since explant, all things I never thought possible since getting sick and losing my ability to work and attend my classes. Here is the list. Since explant, Took hospice volunteering classes, now doing 3 hours a week volunteering. Spoke in front of my church about 4,000 faces in three different services about my health struggles with implants. Started a support ministry in my church for people suffering from chronic illness, which has made a difference to many. This takes up about 3-4 hours per week of my time. I have even started helping some with their household chores and shopping. (Things I couldn't have done myself prior to explant) Started online classes for a BS in Holistic Nurtrition though Clayton College of Natural Health. Started helping my neighbor who has MS get up for church on Sundays. Went on a two week Carribbean vacation with my hubby, where we went sightseeing, hiking, snorkling, swimming, shopping, and even scuba diving!!!!!! (Here is the proof I am living again!) Started taking a spanish class in a real classroom. Just started a very part-time job as "pesonal assistant for seniors" about 5-10hours per week. I am doing the same things as I do for my ministry for church, help with chores and shopping, and even some campaionship. This is not quite nursing like I used to but, Im out there! I have learned so much about myself during this illness and also how to heal during this past year. I have learned to not stress over things I cannot control, and also to identify things I can. This whole ordeal all in all has made me a better person mentally, emotionally, spiritually, and physically. I have learned that my appearance does not make me a beautiful woman, the size of my breast doesn't imply feminity, and that my care and concern for others is the real test of my beauty. The most important lesson I have learned is to trust GOD for everything! Thank you so much Ladies for all your love and support this past year! - We won't tell. Get more on shows you hate to love(and love to hate): TV's Guilty Pleasures list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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