Well, I've tried this blog thing before, but I thought I'd give it another go, a fresh start. I really don't like technology, but I've learned that to be a functioning human in society, you kind of have to use it. I got reading an article about neural stem-cell research. One of the requirements to be a participant in the study is that there they must be "at least 1 year but no more than 2 years from time of injury at the time of surgery".
 |
| This is what inpatient life really looks like |
As I thought about this study, I quickly realized that I wasn't even eligible. I'm almost 2 1/2 years post injury; has it really been that long? Where has the time gone? What have I been doing all this time? How did it pass so quickly and yet at times so painfully slow. It got me thinking more about all that has occurred these past 2 1/2 years, and how much I've forgotten. I've forgotten the many tender mercies and blessings I've experienced, and the people I've met along the way. My thoughts have been scattered between video diaries, multiple journals and other minor posts on Facebook and on individual phones. I get somewhat discouraged to think it's been 2 1/2 years, and am not where I'd like to be. I've been feeling that I've plateaued this past year, and by recording memories from the past few years, I hope to remind myself of the miracles and blessings I've experienced, and continue to bring my hope and determination into my life.
Right now, I'll just leave a few links to the articles. I'm not really writing this for others to read, but as I said earlier I'm trying to get everything in one place for my own record. This is the clinical trial and the article about the neural stem-cell research I was mentioning earlier. The world of medicine is incredible, I'm sure I'll post more about other research and progress being made in SCI world, but this is what I've got for starters.
Also for my own keep sake I'll attach links to the videos Laura made on my first and second year anniversary. She totally surprised me with the first video, it literally made me ball like a baby the first time I watched it. These videos though are the perfect reminder of the progress I've made and the tender mercies in my life. Love that sister of mine.
Links to Laura's Videos that make me look way cooler than I am:
