You guys!!! Happy 5 year brainaversary!!!!
Everyone has those dates that no matter what will be etched in their brains forever; those smells that will bring them back to a place and time; those memories that they will never forget. For me, that is February 23, 2012, the smell of sanitary alcohol, and all of the pre and post op nerves, excitement, fear etc.
It is weird to think its been 5 years when my memories of that day are still so sharp. I look at my students who are 5 years old and think of all that can happen in 5 years... it just boggles my mind and I am so thankful for every step of the way.
This is my first February 23rd, ever, not having an AVM in my brain. No headaches, no AVM, no anxiety over braincapades... just a regular day.
While I will always have elevated nerves when it comes to a headache, and I have had my share of brain drama since the obliteration in March, I have never been more excited about celebrating on February 23rd. My life changing date. My scariest day. My craziest day. My brainaversary.
xox
