4 years ago today....

I get a little emotional looking at these photos again.  This was a tough time in my life.  Four years ago today, I had brain decompression surgery.  I'm so grateful for my visiting teaching partner I had at that time, Sarah Simmons.  She's a nurse at UVRMC in Provo and works on the same floor as the neurosurgeons.  Because of her connections I was able to get quick attention and answers.  I have a testimony of how important visiting teaching is and what a blessing it can be in someones life.  I'm ever thankful for the trials and blessings that I've been given in my life.  I love my Heavenly Father, my family and my friends.  I'm so grateful for all of you who love and care about me.  Thank you!!!

Here are the 16 staples that were in my head.  Thankfully it didn't really hurt to get them removed, just a bit uncomfortable.  You can still see the bruising on my arm from the IV's  they had in me.  The bruising was so dark it looked like someone had drawn on me with a purple marker, it was kinda cool lookin'. 

Here's a simplified definition of what Chiari Type 1 Malformation is.  The cerebellum doesn't have enough room due to the shape of the skull, therefore it's squeezed down into the spinal column.  For me it caused equilibrium problems.  It sucked.  I still deal with balance problems to this day, but it's a lot better.  I'm so thankful for the amazing surgeon I had, Dr. Reichman.