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. 

A Truely Epic Event

WOW!!!! What an event!  I am so humbled and grateful for everyone who came out to support me and my family on our Journey.   We had an incredible evening, the food, entertainment, and company was awesome.  The silent and live auction was so much fun, hope everyone ended up with the items they wanted.
A huge Thank You!!! To everyone who donated items to the auction,  we had so many people who helped make this event a success.
                                                       Organization of Event 
                          V-Ness Design & Print Services - creation of Posters
                                                            & Tickets
                             Sociable Events - Planning, organizing, and
                                                     running the event
                                     The Green Tea Frog - ordering & preparing food
                                   Parkland Women in Business - helped set up,
                                                     and clean up the event
                                                 Sitting Pretty Events - Donation of linens
                                        Up-Town Linens  - Donation of centre pieces

                                                                     MC  

                                                           Lauren Zumbusch 

                                                                 Cal Dixon

                                                                      DJ  

                                                          Ace Entertainment

                                                              Entertainment 

                                                          Candice Ryan - Singer

                                                Ward School of Dance - Dancers

                                              Kelly Falardeau - Inspirational Speaker

                                                                Photography 

                                          Photography by Denise - pictures of the Event

                                        Mode LaVan Photography - photos at the Event

Thank You to all the table sponsors, it really means a lot to me and my family for your generous contribution.
We had a very successful event and I am truly blessed for all the love and compassion people showed me and my family that evening. 
I would like to Thank everyone who I have forgot to mention, it has taken so many people to make this event Epic. Huggs to you all, Thank You!!
Please go the link at the side of the blog, to see pictures from the event.

We where in the paper!!

The Examiner / Reporter
Thank You for the great write up in the paper.

Click on link to read.
Local Paper

What's next

It brings me to tears every time I read or think about my story.  Wow, the drastic change my life has taken.  I really have had to take a good look at my life and realize what really maters to me.  My husband Taras, the support he gives me every day is incredible.  The unconditional love of our children is a blessing, a hug from them on tough days; is better then any pain killer.  I have had so much taken away, that I have been blessed to realize, what really, is so very important in life.  I love life!! I choose to fight, for what I once took forgranted. 
We live in an amazing community, with people who are loving and supportive.  Thank You to everyone who is helping with my fight.  Love and HUGS, to you all!!!!!!!!

Don't Miss this Event!!!

Here is the information to our upcoming event.  So many people have been working so hard to make this event happen.  Please come out and join us, it will be a lot of fun. I can't tell you how much it means to me, to have this opportunity to go for treatment.

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=200513133303331

I would like to send out an idea to all business owners. For the fundraiser dinner we are going to have sponsored tables.

$100 Bronze Sponsor: will get a table to sponsor, we will display your business in a card holder and other marketing material you want on the table.

$150.00 Silver Sponsor: Includes Bronze package and 2 tickets to the event.

$300 Gold Sponsor: Includes Bronze package and 8 tickets to the event.

You would need to go to the TD bank and deposit the money into the intrust acct. and get a reciept. Then when we meet to get the marketing material you would like on the table, I will give you a reciept that will show, you paid this money for marketing. This way it will be a 100% tax right off for your business. There will be approx. 300 people at this event, what a Great way to get your name out there. There are already tables sponsored, and only so many tables. Cheers!!!
Contact Amanda (780)571-1645 for more information

The Spring Tea! April 9, 2011

The Spring Tea was awesome!!  There was so many people that made it a HUGE success.

 My husband Taras; you truly are an amazing man. I love you so much! Thank You!! Emma & Tyson, you really are great helpers, mommy is so proud of you.

To my family, Thank You for everything you did to help us. We love you!

Thank You to all the businesses that donated items for the silent Auction;

Rainbow Palace Restaurant

Yong Massage

Gift Source

Previously Adored Children's wear

Elegance Hair Design

Peter's Pizza

My family and friends who donated items.

Thank You to the following businesses that donated the Amazing food:

Appetite Delight - squares

Cake-cakes - cupcakes

Sugar Leaf Cupcakes- mini cupcakes

Elizabethan Catering - fruit platters

 The Green Tea Frog - Tea

I also want to Thank all the women that came out from the Parkland Women in Business to

 help  us set up, during the event and clean up. We are so grateful for all your help.

Thank You:

Lauren Zumbusch -- MC

You did an amazing job!!

Ann Gillie -- Guest Speaker

 Your story is so inspirational, it was so great you came and shared it with us.

Carolyn Dressler -- Singer

Your voice is incredible, we truly enjoyed listening to you.

Sociable Events -- Event Planner

Angela you really helped make everything run so smoothly, from set up to clean up.

Mode LaVan -- photographer

We can't wait to see your pictures, enjoyed your positive, fun personality.

To everyone who came out to support me, made  a donation, bought a silent auction item;

THANK YOU

I am so very blessed to have such amazing support from so many people.