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happy almost 3 years from the deep south

I can now say that I have been to the deep south. We went to visit my in-laws in South Carolina for a week. I though the east coast was going to be a different land, but it was very similar to the West coast. We saw a few historical sites and Lisa my mother in-law told us pretty much all the rest. We got everyone in Steve's family. We met Matt, Kenzi and the boys in St. Augustine. It was great to see everyone and to spend time with each and everyone. We went to the beach, ran around, played games with the kiddos, walked around Fort St. Augustine, hit up downtown and enjoyed being all together.

Through all the fun we have been having we have been finishing up our application to adopt and have signed up for the training program in June. This process has been great with no struggle thus far. My hopes for the future is bright.

I have dedicated myself to be on my mat each morning and if I don't my day feels off. My understanding of mobility has increased over this past year. Ever since my stroke I thought I was fine until my interested into yoga blossomed. If you struggled with something and you avoid doing that thing your mobility to perform such a thing will be gone. My gratitude for my body has intensified so much, all though I am not Wonder Women. I am very happy inside and out. If you are having a bad day go for a walk or move your body.

In the next few weeks I have my annual exams in Salt Lake. I am excited to see my newest nephew Tygen and my family, it has been a tidbit long. Also, I am happy to see the team that allowed me to still be here. Today, I was thinking about my donor Shannon and her family. My first thought was the lost for Shannon's family. Second thought was she is still here because I can feel her heart beating inside me. I know I have said this many times before, but no words can express my appreciation for Shannon's decision to say yes. It is going to be 3 years on March 15th.



At Folley Beach 


Lisa, Boggs and Chewy


Kate and Boggs 


St Augustine Beach
Luke, Boggs and Lisa


Boggs and Liam at downtown Augustine
  


Steve and Liam


Irvin boys 




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  1. vaskwigMarch 14, 2018 at 8:21 PM

    So grateful for Shannon’s family for giving the gift of life to Ashley. Happy 3 year anniversary!!

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