My One-Eighty

 A lot of things have surprised me as I have struggled to move forward after my lymphedema diagnosis. There have been good surprises and bad ones. Whenever I have stumbled, Team Eeka has always been there to catch me. I am amazingly blessed in that.  I am sharing my story in hopes that it will help someone else going through similar struggles. Whether you are dealing with lymphedema, another life changing diagnosei, or just pushing towards healthier life choices, we need support. We are not built to be solo. We were created to bond and forge ahead together. 2020 has been an awfully hard year to connect with people. Extended isolation can be a scary thing. Make sure you are reaching out if you are needing help and support. Those around you may not know how to help until you ask.  Today, I wanted to talk about a beast that I have fought repeatedly, that I have lost to, time and again, and how it has reared it's ugly head once more. The big difference this time, is that I have Team Ee

It's been a long time, but it hasn't been long at all. In just a few of months, my old life seems so far away. There are still things I miss and things that frustrate me, but things are getting easier. It's hard to believe that one diagnosis, one single word, would be the catalyst for such a change. I don't feel like I turned over a new leaf. It's more like I'm on a whole new tree. Today is my last day with Dana, my Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT), who has helped me learn how to take care of myself and my lymphedema. It is a bittersweet day. Meeting Dana was not the beginning of my story, but it was definitely the beginning of my turnaround. September 21, 2020 is my oldest daughter's birthday, but it was the day my world completely shifted. Dana has given me bad news, good news, education, guidance, and miles of support. I'm going to miss seeing her every week. But I was not happy to be with her that day... Let's go back to the beginning. Back i