Spring has sprung!

So, it appears that spring has come to the farm. One of those days last week when I had my (now rare, used to be regular) migraine. Naturally, it would happen while I wasn't looking.

At the lake the other day, I found crocuses. I think they are the first of the year, or at least the first I have seen this year. I plan to pay much more attention this Spring!

I am making up for lots of time lost last year. My home, my health, my pets, my life - everything suffered due to circumstances out of my control. Three more days until MY New Year! It was April 15th of last year I lost use of the left side of my body. And it has been a challenge, battling to get it back.

The actual walking 'thing' took about 5 months to perfect.

My balance, however, and vision are still obscured. STILL! I am fairly sure that one never gets over vestibular neuronitis, instead the body just grows accustomed to the condition. The nystagmus I have in my left eye, on the other hand, can linger. Luckily, mine is not visible to the naked eye, nor is it debilitating. And, honestly, it seems to be getting much better. I can concentrate on things and focus now - more so than I could even a few months ago. It's just annoying.

But, all of these losses, and the loss of a year of my life, has left me with a new-found joy in the little things. I realize that time really is fleeting (sadly), and there is so much to do in life, but so few opportunities. And spending time with those that you love is one of the most important aspects of being alive.

So, here's to a New Year - a year full of hope and promise. I will keep my eyes open, my ears to the wind, and my heart at the ready. One never knows what a new year could bring!