Today January 19 2023 marks eight years since my big open heart surgery. It’s the anniversary of the day that my life was drastically changed forever. It’s a big milestone for me as it marks yet another year of my overcoming what for many people seemed impossible. Many people, especially medical professionals, thought that recovery after the injury I had was not possible, but here I am today stronger than ever.
Eight years ago to this day my life was full of uncertainty. I was just another statistic. To many people this day marked the end of my journey on this planet, but because of my extreme optimism, and my enduring want to live and overcome . This day became the beginning of an amazing journey of overcoming, and of never giving up. All this, thanks to God.
I know for a fact that what happened to me is a miracle and the only reason why I am here today is because God wanted me to be here, and he was gracious enough to give me a second chance, and although I might not understand why he picked me. I want to make sure that I take advantage of this second chance as much as I can. There are so many people out there who are struggling and need a reminder that all is possible so long you have hope in your heart and faith that whatever you’re going through will get better.
These past eight years have been the hardest years of my life but the most enlightening and life-changing as well. I have gone through ups and downs, and experienced a little bit of everything both good and bad. as difficult as these past years have been, they have also been the happiest years of my life. I have accomplished so much physically, mentally, and emotionally. These past eight years have changed my perspective on life and I wouldn’t change that for the world.
Every struggle and every obstacle that I’ve had to go through has strengthened me and has taught me priceless lessons that shaped the person I am today. These past eight years have forced me to grow up a little bit quicker and realize what life is truly about. I have learned that life is not about the things that happen to you. it’s about how you respond to what happens to you.
I thought I knew what happiness was before my surgery, but I now have a different and more profound understanding of what it means to be happy. Being happy is loving yourself for you, and taking advantage and enjoying things that you have and are able to do. Cherish the things that you have and don’t dwell on what you don’t have. I used to take many things for granted, but these past years have taught me that life can change in a blink of an eye, so be happy with what you have because you never know when it could be taken away.
With all that said, I have experienced such a great life, despite the rough patches that come up every now and then and I couldn’t be more thankful for all of it. God is good. Something I have found very important to note is that everything happens for a reason and it is all part of a bigger plan. To all those people who have been a part of my journey and have helped me get to where I am today. I want to thank you for the part you played in my recovery in my life and in my happiness. Thank you for these past eight years and cheers to this new year and all that I will keep accomplishing throughout my life.