When God hands you a basket of lemons.... make lemonade!!!

   I think when you start on an adventure in one direction, you may not end up where you originally planned; You can end up somewhere better!!
   In August I called Envita to make arrangements for September to go there, when I talked to them they told me if I did not have close to $40,000 saved, then it would be not worth my time to come there.  I was so angry and upset, as this is not what I was told when I did my preliminary work with them.  I did not know what to do as this is double of what I had planned.  I felt as though I had let people down and there is nothing I could do about it. I wanted to go so badly and get better....
Power of prayer!!!
   In October I started a treatment,a recommended by my Neurologist, it is costly about $18,000 a year, but it has proven results. It is not what I originally wanted to do, but I needed to stop the relapses. They where getting really bad and I was so exhausted. It is called Copaxone and it is a daily injection. 
   I was still looking for a clinic to help me strengthen the rest of my system.  I was talking with my neighbor and she told me about a clinic, I had never heard of  before.  It is called The New Life Clinic, and it is on the west end of Edmonton.  I did some research and found it to be really fantastic.  I made an appointment and meet with the doctor there, a few weeks ago.  Then on November 30th I did my first round of tests. It was so neat to see what is going on in my blood.  I have very low oxygen levels, my body is absorbing very little nutrients, and so much more.  I have starting taking the recommended vitamins and have another testing scheduled for December 17th.  I can't wait!!!
It is going to take longer then 8 weeks, but it is not as invasive and closer to home.  I do not have to disrupt my family and I still get to get better.
   I have joined a gym and I am working hard to strengthen my muscles.  I am going to keep going to better my life, in any way I can!
  When God hands you a basket of lemons.... make lemonade!!! My life may not have gone where I had originally planned; the destination has been better. I can not wait to see how much this improves my life.
Over the  past year of my life; I have met some incredible people, learned that our lives are a privilege, not a right and the sooner we start treating it that way, the better it shall be. Choose Love, be grateful for all the little things and enjoy each moment of everyday!!! There are no do overs and no guarantee that tomorrow will be there. 
I am so blessed and would like to send love out to all of you this Christmas season. I wish you a life time of  love and happiness....a continual time of  incredibly beautiful moments and every once in a while a lemon to remind us there is a greater plan.

I will update you on how it is going, and so you can look into this clinic I will attach a link to their website on my blog. 

Merry Christmas!!!!
With all my Love,
Amanda

Where has the time gone??????

Hi Everyone!!!
  I can not believe it has been over 6 months since I have last updated my blog. So much has happened over these months.
First I would like to share on June 20th we had a little girl. Her name is Kyra, she is an absolute miracle!! We love her so much. I had forgotten how much time such a little person needs and how exhausted it makes me, but worth every minute!!

  

  I have had a  relapses since June, it affected my arms. This is one of the reasons I have not been able to work on the computer.  My arms got soooo heavy and it makes me extemely tired.  It takes everything I have to get through some days. I am feeling a bit better and hopefully soon my energy level will increase too.  I am very determined to work really hard and do whatever I can to live the healthiest life I can.