Bizarre Bradyisms

Almost One Month Later

It has almost been one month since my life has drastically been altered.  It feels a little odd to think about how little has happened in the past month and at the same time how much has happened.  I feel like I’ve been an absolute “bum” during this time because I look at how little I’ve accomplished.  But then I think about how much I’ve gone through and what is still waiting for me in the future.  It is difficult to describe without giving away too much information, but know that some days and good and others simply are not.

Tomorrow I’ll be going to another doctor’s office to get some consultation there on a few options and that will be an interesting conversation to say the least.  I’ve been on a lot of medications that definitely take my energy away and make it that much more difficult to get out of bed.  Thanks to my mother who is taking some time off of work to be an impromtu “nurse” to make sure I actually eat.  She and the rest of the family is simply amazing.

I figure I might as well make mention of this because she has been a source of much happiness for me during this time.  I’m dating a girl from my singles ward back in Utah whom I met in November.  Her name is Rachael and we had only really been dating for a few weeks before my incident occurred.  I was a little concerned she might call it all off when I told her, but she in fact did not, which means so much to me.  The physical distance between us has definitely been hard, but I was able to see and spend some time with her when I went back to Utah right after Christmas to gather some belongings.  She may come out and spend some time with me soon, but that really depends on how things play out in the next week or so.  I’m keeping my fingers (and toes) crossed for that.

A Few Thoughts…

When these words are actually made public, I should be in the middle of a pretty significant turning point in life.  I say turning point, but perhaps that is not the best way to describe the situation.  Let’s just say things could go really well or they could go really poorly; in either case let me be the first to say that everything will be fine.

Many of you know that I am LDS and have a firm belief and even a knowledge of the reality of God.  This past Sunday at church I was able to speak briefly and leave my humble witness and testimony of that knowledge; let me try and repeat just a small portion of those words here.

I know that God the father lives.  I know that his son Jesus is the Christ.  I know that He is the redeemer and savior of the world and I am grateful for the knowledge.  I know the gospel and church of Jesus Christ has been restored to the earth and continues to be led by Him through a living prophet today.  I am grateful for that knowledge and the clarity it has brought to my life up until now.  It is because of this knowledge and my faith in Christ that I am able to sit and write these words the night before this actually posts with absolutely no fear in my heart or concern for what may come. 

I love my family and consider myself extremely blessed to have been born to such wonderful parents.  I have shared numerous experiences with my siblings that have meant so much to me and always will.  May each family member know that I love them individually and collectively. 

Finally, forgive the following cheesiness, but may I just say a few words to my you, my “beautiful.”  Thank you for being a part of my life these past three weeks and making them some of the best I have ever had.  I consider myself lucky to have had your smile and uplifting influence impact me in so many ways during that time.  And by the way, number three sucks.