"Always the Statistic", raising awareness one post at a time.I keep "dancing" the best way I can.: My birthday!

Today was my birthday and it was such an incredible day. My husband and girls came and woke me up this morning to take me to breakfast for my birthday. In all honesty, I did not want to get out of bed. I got sick around 3 AM and my head was doing nothing but cause me and my entire body pain. But, I didn't want to let my girls or my husband down because they were so excited. I got out of bed and put my brave face on. When I walked outside, I saw the most amazing gift in my front yard.

In case you can't tell, I am crying as I am videoing. I was so surprised and felt truly blessed.

We went to Kneaders for breakfast, took the girls home, and then I had to come home and rest for a little while. After my rest, we went to the dollar move. "3 Days to Kill". It turned out to be quite different than i thought it was, but I loved it.

Even though i got an abundant of spoons for my birthday, I am wiped out.

My bestie took me to get a pedi the other day for my birthday. I love how cute and springy they are.

The view from across the street.

One of the many flower pots of spoons! I will cherish every single one until the day I die!

They even used zebra duck tape!!

My box of 600 spoons, with the purple ribbon, my most favoritest ( I know it is not a real word) colors.

The birthday girl, trying to smile and keep my eyes open.The sun was shining directly into my eyes. The flower pots were in a heart shape, I didn't get a picture of that dagnammit!

My amazing husband and I.

Love everything about this. I don't think I could have received a better gift.

Different view.

My Cefaly device came on Monday. I used it for the first time on Wednesday night. I did not want to try and use it without Rick being home. I have only used Cefaly three times, so it is too early to tell how effective it will be in preventing migraines. I will tell you that it decreases my anxiety, that alone is a "winner winner chicken dinner"! I have been filming the sessions every time, so that I can help explain what it does. I am supposed to to Cefaly every day for 20 minutes. The device shuts itself off after 20 minutes. So far, I am not disappointed just because it is helping me with my anxiety and my meditation. I film after I finish the 20 min session. I try to describe what the treatment feels like. Because the device is so new, not many people know about it yet. My Neurologist, PCP, and Physiatrist had never heard of it. They asked how I found out about it, I said by doing research. They all think it is a great idea and want me to keep them updated on how Cefaly is working out. This is a great reason why you should be your own advocate. Remember, doctors don't know everything, they too have to look things up sometimes. Here is the video from the 1st night. You can tell by the way I am talking that my head is going to asplode!