Triumph Over Physical and Emotional Scars

I read about a beautiful 18-year-old young lady named Katie. In 2014, she shot herself in the face; she admits it wasn't her intention. It was a moment's decision, needless to say, a

bad one that cost half her face. "She lived," the doctors told her parents she would always live in a skilled facility. Why? Based on science, she would never be able to do anything

for herself. The doctors talked to Katie about a face transplant. For Katie, this was a big decision; in order for this to happen, someone would have to die. Well, the door opened in 2017;

a pretty young lady by the name of Andrea died from an overdose. The decision was made in 2017. Katie had the transplant. She wasn't the old Katie, but she was alive, and her

scars were outwardly visible. The bottom line was Katie wanted to live in spite of...

Chrissy was a gorgeous 16-year-old honor student. She was in the car with a bunch of friends who robbed a country store. Chrissy was waiting in the car; she had no idea what took

place. Later, at her boyfriend's house, one of the guys was playing with the rifle; he accidentally shot Chrissy in the face. That accident caused Chrissy to lose her eyes and nose. Chrissy

refused to feel sorry for herself; she continued getting A's and graduated. While attending the blind institute, she met her husband. A decade later, a few facial surgeons, through science

and art, made her a mask. The mask consisted of eyes and a nose that could be taken on and off. Chrissy had a face; she no longer had to wear the mask that covered her face. Blindness

nor scars hindered her from living...

Last year, my surgeon and GI doctor started discussing a reversal of my colostomy. The surgeon was sure that the surgery would be a success. The GI doctor said before he signed off

on this, if for some reason it didn't work, I would have to have an ileostomy. Because my frame is small, there wouldn't be enough room for another colostomy.

To be totally honest, I had been waiting to hear this since 2015. I'm not willing to endure such a surgery to turn back. I stand in my own skin; it took time to accept me.

The two stories above picked my spirits up on January 9, 2019. You see, my scars are unseen, and theirs are visible to the world. No self-pity for me; if it never happens—I AM HERE...

Respectfully,

Angelicamarie

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hearing about what other people have gone through sure helps put one's own problems into perspective, doesn't it? It makes me realize how lucky I am.

It is amazing what people can overcome! Scars

inward or outward, we are strong and deal with life as handed to us! 

Nice reminder Angel! 

Puppyluv

Thanks Angelica for another poignant post. 

It does often help to hear about other people's struggles and their stories of overcoming adversity.  Coming to terms with yourself both inside and out is a key to contentment. However, I do like some of the more motivating cliches and quotations which point the way to a potentially brighter future. So, I leave you with "Tomorrow is the first day of the rest of our lives".

Best wishes for all your tomorrows.

Bill

Bill, thanks!

Stories of Living Life to the Fullest from Ostomy Advocates I Hollister

Some people battle adversity with great courage. I was inspired by a lion cub! It was stomped on by a buffalo in one of the frequent confrontations that lions and buffalo have and lost the use of his rear legs. However, he kept up with the pride on their forays, dragging his legs behind him. He was rescued and his injuries treated. Some struggles against adversity are long but mostly end in success. Your operation, too, will be successful. Wishing you the best of luck.

bowsprit. Thank you for your kind words and encouragement.

Sincerely

Angelicamarie

Bowsprit, I want to thank you for sharing the story of the lion cub. He showed great courage. Thank you.

Hi, I have made it a practice to never look in the rearview mirror of my life. I cannot rewrite history. I feel blessed to have Rosie because of her, an amazing surgeon, an oncologist, and the support of my fabulous husband and family. I AM HERE. As my mother, God rest her soul, always said, "There is always some poor bugger worse off than you," words to live by. God bless.

Sincerely, xRosiesmom aka Gail

Rosiesmom...How true!