2017 will be the year that I will start documenting my art and the process of creating the pieces. I also plan to document living with Myasthenia gravis while challenging myself in a life that is worthy of living.
Though I was born with Myasthenia Gravis (MG) I haven’t really allowed it to define who I am. However, in the last few years I had to learn to accept the disease and forgive myself for the days that are difficult to manage. While growing old I had to learn to tolerate that sometimes MG will get the best of me but I can still be here for others and still challenge myself in everyday goals.
In 2016 I started horseback riding at the therapeutic riding stables where I have been volunteering at since the start of 2014. I have achieved most of the goals that either I or my instructor have suggested. However, I continue making new goals and note the healing benefits of therapeutic riding. I will write more about my experience in detail at a later time. In the summer of 2016 I also took up swimming and conquering the fear of floating. The fear came from my past experiences and kept me from enjoying any large bodies of water from the lakes, oceans, rivers and even swimming pools. I learned that with this fear I had missed out on so many opportunities but have hopes of enjoying new opportunities in water adventures.
The new year will be filled with new adventures and new stories. For now, I will be enjoying time spent with my family and the moments where I go out to the ranch I volunteer at. During our winter break I am just going out to help feed the horses and whatever else is needed of me until the riding session starts back up.
Have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy New Year!
Peace