March 6th, 2011 - Two weeks prior to this day I started having the worst headaches of my entire life. I've never had problems with migraines so I didn't know what was causing them. I basically lived on Ibuprofen for two weeks because after all, it was just a headache right? And I didn't want to miss work for a stupid headache. On March 5th, Josh took me to the doctor to see what was going on and the doctor agreed that it sounded like I was having migraines, so he prescribed some medication to help with the headaches. The next day, Sunday, after having slept for 14 hours, I woke up disoriented, words slurring and speaking gibberish. Josh knew right away that something was wrong. To make a really long story somewhat short, I was taken by ambulance to the hospital in Clarksville for stroke symptoms. I had a seizure while getting a CT scan and was then life-flighted to Skyline in Nashville where they found I had a blood clot in my brain. The doctors told my husband and family that the mortality rate was 30 percent and I would most likely wake up a speech deficit and possible right side paralysis. To God be all the glory because I woke up two days later perfectly fine! No side effects. No problems talking. And just a week later I was sent home! I can't thank the Lord enough for having spared my life and for allowing me to live a normal life again! I was told I had thousands of people praying for me all around the world! I truly believe because of your prayers, and God's grace and mercy, that I am okay!!
After I went home from the hospital we started receiving lots of medical bills that, to us, were very expensive. We prayed that the Lord would provide for us and He came through once again! Through the advice of a family friend we were able to get all of the hospital, ambulance, and life flight bills written off and we ended up only paying a few hundred dollars instead of thousands! Praise the Lord for being our Provider!
May 5th and 6th, 2011 - My sweet husband commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant into the United States Army and graduated from Austin Peay State University! I am so proud of all the accomplishments he has made and honored to stand by his side during this next phase of our military life! And I kind of like the title of being an officer's wife! : )
May 18th, 2011 - We moved out west to Ft. Sill, OK! I was very grateful and blessed to have my mom, 6 siblings, and grandparents drive out there to help us move in! Being in a new town and living in a new place was exciting. But because of the seizure I had in March I was still not able to drive for six months. Trying to stay positive and trusting the Lord for His provision, I prayed that He would give me a friend so I wouldn't be so alone while Josh was in training. Praise God for His faithfulness because two weeks later I met my new best friend Stephani! We became instant friends and I don't think it was any coincidence that we just so happened to live in the same apartment complex! She was such a blessing and so helpful when I needed to a ride! I'm so thankful for her.
My new friend Stephani and Me!
September 6th, 2011 - My six months of no driving ended while I was staying with my sister-in-law, Rayna, and she let me drive her car to Starbucks to celebrate!
October 12th, 2011 - Josh graduated from Basic Officer Leader's Course in the top 20% of his class and received the award of "Master Shooter" for the highest grade in their graded shooting requirements. Needless to say that I was very proud of him!!
November 1st, 2011 - We moved to Ft. Hood, TX where we will be stationed for the next 3 years. I'm so glad to have a three bedroom house with a washer and dryer! Different people have said that they hate Fort Hood and the surrounding area, but I actually love it and I'm very glad that we get to live here! The long distance between our families is not ideal but I am learning to be content and cherish the time that we do get to see them.
November 29th, 2011 - Josh and I became an uncle and aunt!! Matt and Rayna Wooley had a beautiful baby girl, Adalyn Elizabeth. And we were very blessed to be able to go see them all after Christmas when we had a few extra days of leave left. I can't wait til we see them again!
December 31st, 2011 - We rang in the New Year with our friends Cameron and Kayla and also played 4 games of Chickenfoot! :)
The year started out very scary but God was with us the whole time. It is a good thing to look back and remember all the blessings, even in the trials, that God has given us. I can't wait to see what will happen in 2012!
Happy New Year!!
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