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“Oh why can't every day be like Christmas. Why can't that feeling go on endlessly?” I absolutely love Christmas. It’s just a beautiful and magical time of the year. It’s like the entire world changes as soon as the calendar flips to December. Lights are hung, trees are decorated, Christmas music feels the air. There is more laughter, more joy, more kindness. There is a certain hustle and bustle that is different then normal. Excitement is worn on a child’s face as the days get closer. And their eyes light up like twinkling lights as they gaze at each decoration. There is wonder inside all of us that never dims as we get older. And the beauty of why we celebrate Christmas never ceases to amaze me. The fact that God came into human form to walk among us. To live like us, be like us, and see the world through human eyes is mind boggling. I hope as you celebrate Christmas that you have the wonder of a child. That like me, you gaze at every tree, every light, every decoration, just to remember it all. That as Christmas music plays, that you sing and dance. And that the wonder of Christmas never leaves your heart. Im always sad when Christmas is over and the tree is packed up but I’m thankful that Jesus continues to live inside me so that I can have a bit of Christmas all year long. “For if everyday could be just like Christmas, What a wonderful world this would be”- Elvis Presley song “If Everyday was like Christmas.” #christmas #christmastree #elvispresley #beauty #christmasmagic

This is proof. Proof that Zanna’s bag has been used. Proof that the handle has been pulled a dozen times a day. Proof that the straps have been worn on my back everyday up to 12 hours at times. Proof that I don’t always take things easy on myself. That I work in a bookstore, sub in preschool, travel, go on adventures, and live life to the best of my ability. Zanna’s bag is proof that I use Zanna a lot. Proof why I have to buy her a new bag every year. She is my sidekick and energy giver. That without her on my back I wouldn’t be able to do the things I love. And this is proof that I don’t let my oxygen slow me down. That I don’t sit at home wallowing I’m self pity and wishing life was different. But that I put Zanna on my back and go. Go live life, go hang out with friends, go work, and go follow my dreams. Oxygen doesn’t define me. What I make of my life, who I become, and who I am in Christ is what defines me. Not my CHD. Not my oxygen. Not my illnesses. Me. Don’t let your illness stop you or define you. Become who you want to be. Your illness is only part of you. Also Zanna did get a brand new bag :) #proof #proofoflife #zanna #inogen #fighter #oxygen #thisdoesntdefineme

There are moments when life is hard to navigate. When breathing is a struggle. When you’re fighting hard so your body can be happier. When you aren’t sure when things will get better. When my lungs will breathe easy and my protein will be normal. But I do know that these moments in between have been positive. More laughter. More joy. Taking time to see the beauty that surrounds me in life. To remind myself that for every battle, there is a victory. And for every set back, there’s a stronger comeback. We just have to keep fighting and keep finding moments to smile. And to tell ourselves that well our chronic illness may be frustrating, it’s a part of us. And it’s the part of us that fights harder, shines brighter, and sees beauty better then any other part of us. #chronicillness #comback #fighter #nevergiveup #stronger #oxygen

“I just want to bake cookies and watch Christmas movies.” And that is exactly what tonight has brought. Baking cookies, putting up the garland, dancing to Christmas music, laughing with my mom, and watching Hallmark Christmas movies. Perfect Christmas spirit night. I’m thankful for these simple yet magical moments of Christmas. And for Zanna to help me live them. I hope that as you prepare for Christmas that you find magical moments that make you smile. And that this season brings you not only too many cookies but much laughter and joy. 🍪🎄 #christmas #cookies #baking #joy

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Learn About How I Breathe

I Am Constantly Fighting December 1, 2017
I Am Courageous September 29, 2017
I Am Invented September 27, 2017
I Am An Overcomer September 25, 2017

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