MY SUPPORT TEAM
These are only a few of the incredible people that continue to stand beside me on this journey.
ANTHONY JAMES
My Love: Most likely to do all of the research and be prepared for the questions. Most willing to tag along to every dr. appointment. Best at encouraging you to look beyond the immediate overwhelming mountains, yet to be climbed. Reminding you of the miracles and beauty at the top / on the other side.
MOM & STEP DAD
Mom: Most likely to challenge your victim mentality. The Reality Check. The one who knows what you’re going through.
Kevin: Most likely to distract you from the scary parts through laughter.
Both: Most likely to have a community ready to support a stranger or loved-one in need,.
DAD & STEP MOM
Dad: Most likely to fly across the country at the drop of a hat. (Love you more.)
Clare: Most likely to put it all in perspective with love and care and grace.
Both: Most likely to start a prayer chain around the world.
JILLIAN LOU
Oldest Sister: The Chef
Most likely to bake or cook you something incredible to help you through the crisis.
Best person to offer loving comfort and perspective to balance your pity-party with reality.
ADAM
Oldest Brother: The Artist
Most likely to welcome you into the wilderness and offer you a peaceful distraction. The one who will provide the vibrant perspective, color, imagination, inspiration and insights into your journey.
Naomi: The Relator
The woman who ensures life is put into perspective. The reminder that beauty and pain are both welcome and appreciated. The one who is so approachable and intentional that her impact is lasting.
JORDAN & MORGAN
Older brother: The Comedian
Most likely to make you cry HAPPY tears. The one who will bring the comic relief to your pity party.
Sister In Law: The Connector
The one with a heart of gold and a spirit full of sympathy and empathy, The one with the tips and tricks of how to survive it all.
G-MA
Grandma. The Matriarch.
The one who has gone, done, seen, and lived it all. Takes no crap, but loves like crazy. Most likely to distract you from your reality.
CADEN
The Nephew: The Nugget. The Legend. The Fighter.
Most Likely to show you that great things come from tiny miracles. The one who will remind you that through God all things are possible.
CALLI
The “Loved Her Longest” BFF
The friend most likely to call, text, smoke signal, morse code, or carrier pigeon to make sure you stay connected and caught up. 15 years of “sooooo I did something awkward,…” and still going strong.
The person that proves, us being awkward is just a sign of intelligence and a lasting friendships.
MEAGAN
My Unrelated Twin
The buddy that will remind you of remaining focused, grounded, and driven. The woman that reminds you to treat yourself well with love, kindness and Ice Cream, Journaling, Inspiration, Massages, Pedicures, Hair Apt. and great Food.
The one who accidentally let my huge secret slip and ended up changing my life for the better and being everything I didn’t know I’d need and wasn’t ready for yet…. on accident.
MY FELLOW MS WARRIORS
BARB [BABS]
My Role Model. Most Likely to be the Future President .
The woman who will let you cry, dry your tears, and remind you to put on your “big-girl-pants” now.
The woman who has seen me from toddler to today, and has blessed, prayed, laughed, and cried with me along the way. Proof of God’s Mercy and my hope for my future.
“Growing up I always wanted to be more like Babs… So in a way, getting MS is a dream come true.” - Me.
REINA
Wonder Woman.
Most likely to prove to you how powerful the human-spirit truly is. Always ensuring you realize a persons size isn’t a determinant of how incredibly driven, passionate, strong, and loving someone can be.
An incredible friend, MS mentor, mother, and warrior.
OPEN
Space in my heart and journey for more MS or Chronic Illness warriors. All are welcome.
Must love life.