Flash back to 2002

Yesterday I was cleaning out folders at work.  I found a folder that had at photo of me from 2002.  In 2002, I was actively dating, pre-tumors and muscle disease...and spending a huge amount of time with my friends.  It is also prior to having my eye done and my face carved on.  My hair was also very blonde and fluffy!

I barely remember 2002 and my thoughts at the time.  I do remember I was living a pretty fast life.  I had just had my vision corrected so I dumped the glasses.  This is when I started to focus on the genetic eye bags.  Within a  year of this photo, I had my bags removed and several tumors.  I was diagnosed with cancer within that year.  My life changed forever in that year.

It is easy to think about all the bad things that had happened since 2002 but instead I like to focus on the positive.  I did get rid of my bags on my eyes.  I quit "blonding" my hair, and I slowed down and became a better person. My priorities have changed drastically.  I got rid of things in my life that pulled me down. I bought a house. I focused on being a great Mom.  I cherish every single day because I know they aren't guaranteed. 

It is amazing how life can change in 12 years.  I wouldn't take back one thing that has happened over those years.  What a fun thing to spark my thought process.