First 6 Months of 2025

What in interesting and amazing year so far. In January we left for Florida and already had an adventure with the camper after ripping the canopy. We finally made it to Florida in 2 days not before staying in Florencs, SC and then making the rest of the drive down. We arrived and realized it was going to be hard but we didn't know how hard it would be coming into on vacation house with out our grandfather and started to bawl already at that. It took us about 3 weeks to finally unload the camper. In the process of doing that and getting that all under control the end of January mom took a fall and broke her ankle which delayed us to actually doing stuff that includes plans on going to the zoo and others but oh well.  Also Trumps wins and the inauguration of his next 4 years. Which we knew would happen. 

February turn into going back to our church in Florida, using our bread maker and making our first loaf of bread which I fell in love with. Mom still recovering. Sickness with my stomach issues and MS. Pops 99th birthday would have been on the 6th. Also super bowl and super bowl party with the neighbors every year. This was also the month that my sister and brother in law came down for the week. Well I won't say the week sadly they were only here for like 4 days. This was also the month that I tried pot gummy for the first time and got super high from it which was fun.  Spending time with my neighbor and niece with taking walks. About this time mom is pretty much healed from her ordeal. Still feeling sick on and off both with stomach issues and MS. 

March turn into the tornado season of 2025 which is always fun. Church and relaxing. State of the union address and Beach days. Aunt visiting from NYC and staying for 2 weeks maybe. Winery days and listen to live music and relaxing. Pool days as well. This was also the start of my weight loss journey which kind of messed up more plans to go out and do stuff. Since starting zepbound with nausea and more. Starting to loose weight on the meds. Baby sitting my niece as well. 

April with weight loss progress and struggles. Sickness as well. But starting to feel somewhat better. More beach days as well. Spent some time at the mall and doing mall days with walking and just hanging out. More ups and downs with weight loss. Doctors Apts as well. Easter prep but probably not going to do much this year. Might I also add multiple days of sunburn. Getting ears pierced as well but I'm sure it was done mostly in May for my birthday. 

May with more weight loss progress and stuggles. Celebrating NY birth and mothers day all at the same time. This also concludes my sister and brother inlaw finally getting engaged well it was in April but they didn't really make the announcement until May. New Dr apt with my new neurologist who I love. 3 months down or 2 1\2  months down and have loss a total of 30 lbs already. 

June with hopeful new relationship turns into he'll once again. Us finally heading back home to MD. After being delayed for weeks. Also infusion day for my MS. More weight loss journey and injections on Sundays. Miles stones being hit as well even with the ups and downs of weight loss. Finding out that your going to be a aunt again in December when your neighbor tells you that she is pregnant again with her 2nd baby and due in December. 

July comes with 4th of July parties finding out your friends from church are all moving and are going to be your neighbors both on Newton and Penwood. 4th of July parties that also turn into engagement proposals as well. More mile stones and disappointments with weight loss. Reunions with you childhood best friend and 2nd momma and hearing all the crazy stories that come with it after not seeing them for years. First time back to my church in years due to an incident and dealing with the stress of my grandfather last year. Firemans carnival and bingo week. Eddie James concert and taking dad for the first time. Baby news of finding out that your sister is pregnant with her first child. 

August already pretty much through summer already can't believe how fast this summer is going. Moms trip to the ocean City the girls for the week while I hang back home and relax. Bible study with the girls not before having a MS episode and blacking out. Bingo at the new cove bar and restaurant on Mondays and disappointments with weight loss journey which includes weight gain and more. 1 year anniversary of my grandfathers passing can't believe its been a year already. Some weight loss progress but not much. This also inckuded the one year anniversry of Trumps assination. Rapture speculations for next month has me on edge. 

September spiritual stuggles with the talk of the rapture and dad driving us crazy over it. Drs apt with primary care. Anniversary of many events including 3 years since being diagnosed with MS, 9/11, Chris anniversary, Melissa's death and pretty much everything in between been a busy month. This was also a pivotal moment when we finally hear the shot heard around the world when we thought Trumps attempted assination which would turn into Charlie Kirks dead and assination. Another weight loss milestone achieved already hit 50 lbs total and still counting. Rapture speculations have me going crazy once again they are talking 24th-25th of this month but part of me knows it the enemy and that it will not happen cause it says in the bible no one knows the day or the hour. Ill be happy once this year is over. The mental struggles of this is killing me. But I'm trying to not let it affect me. Finally the day happen and nothing happen so much relief but now not a couple days later they want to preach again for the month of October and make it the 6th-7th or the 14th-15th at this time I'm so over this. Missing bingo these last couple of Mondays. 

October rapture day is back on but this time I'm kind if over it since getting back in my meds and have pretty much leveled out. Even though they are coming back with the 6th-7th or the 14th-15th at this point we are not taking about it anymore. College reunion was a flop no one showed after all this planning and I'm done with planning stuff anymore. As of right NIW I'm at a total of over 50 lbs almost 60lbs lost and 30 inches so proud of myself. 

Start of 2025

The year of 2025 has been so far an interesting on at that. In January we left on the 1st and got to FL on the 2nd. On our way down before we got on 95 we ended up tearing our camper/rv awning. Getting down to FL was crazy and weird in it self because of not having my grandfather with us. But we made it work. February we shared his birthday, March came and went. Not before having medical issues and another seizure. Also new weight loss journey with new meds to help and the sickness from that. Finally April has come and lots of fun things plan already down 11. 7 lbs but not sure how much longer on the meds. Might have to come back with being on the low dose and staying on that. That's all for these 3 months. 

January 2025

Hi bloggers, 

Welcome to 2025 what a year it has been since last year and can't wait to see how this year plans out. I have already declared that this would bec!y year. So far we are already on a start of an advemture. Today is January 1st and we are heading out on the camper/RV on our way to Florida. Its kind of weird this being our first time since we lost my grandfather last year. 

I can't wait to see how this year plans out after the year we had last year I'm prepared for anything and like I said I already declared this was my year of happiness and more. well we are on our way to Florida and I can't wait to finally relax and just recover from everything. 

Well we haven't even really made it out of MD before we tored our canopy in Glenn Burnie on 97. Thank God it wasn't on 95 and around other cars and not to mention the windows almost being blown out. I have pictures to upload to that as well. 

Year of 2024

A Reflection on the Year 2024

As we approach the end of 2024, it's hard not to look back on the past 12 months and think about everything that has happened. From personal triumphs and celebrations to unexpected tragedies and losses, it has been a rollercoaster of a year.

It all started with a trip to Florida in January. Little did we know that this would be the last time we would drive across the Key Bridge in Baltimore, MD. Just 13 weeks later, the bridge would collapse due to a ship hitting it. It was a shocking event that left our community in shock and disbelief.

In February, we celebrated my grandfather's 98th birthday. We were so grateful to have him in our lives and couldn't imagine ever losing him. But just 5 months later, in August, we said goodbye to him. It was a heartbreaking loss, but we were thankful for all the memories and time we had with him.

In March, my father took a fall. We're still not sure exactly what happened, but we believe he may have had a stroke or something similar. It was a scary time for our family as we watched him struggle with his health.

April brought another loss - this time, our neighbor's beloved fur baby Carlos passed away from cancer. It was a difficult time for our community as his presence was greatly missed. Little did we know that just 5 months later, we would also lose our own fur baby.

Losing my best friend's father in April was another blow. He had survived a major car accident back in 2008, but unfortunately, his health deteriorated over the years. His passing was a reminder to cherish every moment with our loved ones and never take them for granted.

My birthday in May was bittersweet as we were dealing with my father's health issues and my mother's MS complications. There was no big celebration, but we were grateful to have each other during this challenging time.

In June, we went through a trip from hell trying to get home with my father unable to walk and the Key Bridge being gone. This also included another episode at my church in MD on Father's Day. On top of that, it was our elementary school's 100 Centennial celebration. It was difficult to fully enjoy the milestone with so much going on.

July brought a heatwave from hell and our neighbor's mega 4th of July party with fireworks. We were amazed at how they managed to put on such a grand celebration despite the hot weather.

But August was a particularly tough month for us. We witnessed the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump at a PA rally and lost my grandfather on the same day. It was also the same day that the Key Bridge collapsed and Carlos passed away, making it a triple loss for our family. And to add to the heartache, it was also my grandfather's mother's birthday. It was a day filled with mixed emotions and sadness.

September was a month filled with planning for my grandfather's memorial in the spring. It was important for us to have a big celebration so that all of our friends and family could be a part of it. We were blessed to have had so much time with him and to be able to go on one last bike ride together, something we never thought we would do.

October brought a college reunion with friends, and we are already planning for a bigger one next year that I will be hosting. It was also the start of bonfire season, which brought some much-needed warmth and coziness as we gathered around the fire with loved ones.

In November, President Trump won once again in the presidential race. It was a bittersweet moment as we celebrated his victory but also felt sad that my grandfather couldn't be here to witness it. However, we know that he has the best seat in heaven to watch over us.

As November came to an end, December brought a mix of emotions. I had my next MS infusion. As Christmas approached, we were busy preparing for our annual trip down to Florida for the next six months. It's become a tradition for us to escape the cold winter months and spend them in a warmer climate. Packing up our lives and heading down south has its challenges, but it's always worth it in the end. We were ready for some much-needed rest and relaxation.

As I reflect on the year 2024, I am amazed at how much has happened in just 12 short months. It has been a year filled with highs and lows, but through it all, we have learned to cherish every moment with our loved ones and never take them for granted. Here's to hoping that the next year brings more joy and fewer challenges for all of us. Cheers to 2025!

Fall 2024

It's been 6 weeks since the fall of 2024 started and it's been amazing. In October we had our first bonfire with my sister and her boyfriend and their friends and Today I had a college reunion with 2 girls who were my dorm mates in college. Now we are planning for a full reunion in september of 2025 with the rest of the group that couldn't be there during this time. I cant wait. This will also be in time for my annual update with my MS which will be done with another post.  I also think at the end of the year I will be add a page with the full review with everything that has happened for the year of 2024. This post will be a quick post. 

Losing your best friend- Preview so far of 2024

 Hi, 

It's been forever since I posted a lot of blogs. This year has been crazy in itself. Where do I begin, In January we left for Florida for the next 6 months little did we know that 13 weeks later this would be the last time we drove over the bridge as in March 26th of this year the key bridge was destroyed but then again we are kind of getting a head of ourselves. February we celebrated my grandfathers 98th birthday once again who would have know that 5 months later in August that we would lose him which is what this post is about but before i get into it more, I have more to go on with through this year, March he fell and we believe then that he had a stroke because in April and May he continued to go down hill. Also in March as I wrote above was the bridge collapse and the impact that we still feel today. April we lost our neighbors dog Carlos also little did we know 5 months later that we would lose the other dog Shadow. This also included my best friend's father who passed away after surviving a almost tragic car accident in November 2008. May brought my birthday, Mothers day and a trip to the hospital/trauma center with lights and sirens due to MS issues which becomes interesting cause a month later the same thing happens but not at severe as what happen in May. June brought us barley making it home from Florida after an eventful trip with trying to get my grandfather in the camper after loosing his arms and legs from his possible stroke and him being in so much pain coming home not mention the day we get home and trying to figure out how we are going to get him out with just us or whether or not us calling 911 for a lift assist but was able to get his neighbors to kind of help us in getting him in the wheel chair and into the house which was the start of a long 5 months of ups and downs with him and getting hospice involved. It also brought our elementary 100 year Centennial celebration and being able to see all my old teachers and students that I used to hang out with. July came with miserable heat well the whole summer did a 4th of July party, and once again many ups and downs with my grandfather. August was nothing but a miracle in itself between the continuing down fall of my grandfather until his passing at the end of the month to the attempted assassination of Trump at PA rally. The day he passed was the same day as the key bridge collapsed in march and carlos death in April but what was more interesting was that this day August 26th was his mothers birthday my great grandmothers birthday. Now rolls September the funeral of pops which couldn't have been better even though we didn't really do a viewing full funeral that will be mention sometime in the spring of next year when we do a buge memorial service in honor of him which will be interesting between who is all going to be invited or come I know with the people I wanted to invite which is some of my church family who got to meet him over the last couple of summers after having to make shirts and more for parades and other events. To people from our community who saw me post or his obituary and had text me about funeral arrangements. So I'm looking at maybe 100 or so if not 70 people showing up or coming and going.  Im going to miss him. It's been 3 weeks since hes been gone and I still want to call him ect, funny moments with him looking back and know im so bless this year before he started to go down hill was the fact that i normally dont ride with him in FL and I did for those last 3 months until he couldn't do it any more. Im sure this will be a part 2 to this blog as the rest of the months of this year goes by 

Certainly Unknown

Hi guys, 

Wow where do I begin. I know I said I would do another blog to finish the year in review of this year. But one thing has come to my mind the uncertainty of the unknown with my MS. Yesterday I had my annual MS screening with an MRI to see if the treatment is working. As you know this month is September the month of 9/11 as well as my 2nd anniversary of me being diagnosed with MS on the same day. Well I got my results back and did I review of last year's and this year's and it looks like I have gain 41 new lesions since last year. So with that said I'm sad to admit that i went from going to RRMS to SPMS and will continue to decline. I'm still trying to understand this while still coming to terms with MS which I still haven't even after 2 years ago and now this. But my faith is strong and I look at this once again early setback. 

This is the 2nd part of the post instead of going and writing another post of the same thing. As of this morning Friday 20th 2024. I finally got the MRI report that explains whats going on but still is complicated  cause its different to both MS reports that have been given through the MRI scans one is saying 25/16 while the other one is saying 27+4 and 10. But what I do know is there are new lesions and that nerve to my left eye has continued to diminished which means the swelling and so forth has been continuing on since this last attack and is getting worse every time I have an attack.  Like I said I will continue to keep updated on these reports as it comes in and this is good not only to keep you guys updated but my self to look back and see all the good and bad moments of my life. Also once again I can't say for certain that this is what this is without seeing him and getting the confirmation that I need to help me understand all of it. But at this moment it looks like I've been having these flairs for a while now. My next apt with him is at the end of next month. I was hoping it would be earlier because of what I'm seeing and the report but i guess its not really concerning as of this moment.