5 years ago today, shawn picked me up and took me home. i had not been home for a week. and was scared to go. but ready to go. it was time. i had no idea what was to come but i was ready for the fight. well, maybe i was just not ready to give up completely.
and here i am today. and i am happy. still on some meds. still need my sleep. still have bad days. but i am happy. no thoughts of despair hanging around in my mind. no dark, gloomy clouds hanging overhead. i get out of bed everyday and i do the things a stay-at-home mom does. and it does get monotonous but i am grateful. i wouldn't want it any other way.
i am grateful for life. for my life. for me. for who i am and what i do. i have purpose. and i love.
a far cry from where i was 5 years ago.
so, here's to life and love.
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You are amazing and beautiful. I looked up to you then. I look up to you now. Happy anniversary!
Not the greatest of times, but just think of all the people who should be on medication and aren't. Thank you for taking care of yourself!
I too think you're great and that you've come a long way.
This post brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for sharing. Your kids are so adorable and are lucky to have a mom like you.
Liz,
It makes me so happy to know that you're happy. I think you are an amazing person and you have so much strength. Thanks for being YOU!
katie...liz and i know how to read between the lines:) you are funny and true!
a long way indeed, glad you're here!!!
I too am happy you
are still here! i am also grateful for life..and YOUR life, along with katies, annies and ryans..you guys make us a family, and that's what its all about! YOU are beautiful and i am so thankful I can call you MY daughter! mom
I'm glad you are here too - I've loved getting to know you over the past couple of years. I also love that you are so honest about it - it helps know the real you. Glad to see you blogging again - hope you are feeling better - I've missed you!
Having visited Hell a few years before you did, I have a fairly good idea of what you have been through. People who have not traveled the route we took have little idea of how bad it can get. One thing that I think sustained both of us was the love and deep concern of friends and family. Liz, your amazing. There are still ups and downs ahead but I think things will continue to improve for you as they have for me. I love you very much.
You ARE amazing & so wickedly talented...just saw your cute Disney t's for the kids on Katie's blog). I too am grateful for you & for your life. I am all teary eyed typing this but I want you to know that I LOVE you & think the world of you! Here is to another day of finding the simple joys in the day to day life of us MOMS!
I love you! You are a fine example of growing and finding strength through adversity, I love you and miss you terribly. I feel like we are on another planet!
Liz, you are amazing. I am so grateful to have your family in my life (even if you are all hundreds of miles away). I think Bob said it best, "We're all here for you" What would we do without friends who would help us learn how to DIVE and to SAIL in the wind with the waves and the sail, I consider you sea worthy. love from our fam to yours.
I am SO proud of you and love you very much! You are stronger than you think.
I love this post. You are so loved by so many! Thanks for sharing-it's so wonderful to hear you are doing well and that you're happy!
Keep on KEEPING ON Liz! YOU are worth it! You're an inspiration to more people than you realize!
We ALL LOVE YOU! (....and Shawn, Anna and Michael!)
HUGS! Vickie
I was there and remember that time well. So glad you've overcome that time and are happy & healthy. Lessons learned...stay well.
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