Tomorrow, June 2nd, is the 23rd anniversary of my ruptured brain aneurysm. One day at a time, and this is where I am. I'm one lucky, blessed boy.

Going to bed. When I wake up tomorrow, it'll be the 23rd anniversary of my ruptured brain aneurysm and stroke. Birthday celebration, yes?

Jumpstarted the anniversary of his aneurysm and stroke perfectly: leg pressed 990 pounds properly. Stronger and happier than ever expected!


Pretty awesome day so far, huh?  For someone who wasn’t expected to live beyond three years old, living each day is a miracle unto itself.  I’ll recap my day tomorrow, but wanted to give a few of my status updates that I have posted so far.  Full explanation of things to come tomorrow.  This is a very important day for me, and it gets me every year.  Thank you so much for those who have sent me well wishes and congratulations.  This means so much to me and pushes me to get myself even further than I have already miraculously come!

I wrote the 50th page for the new book last night.  If I can maintain this 3 page a day writing spree, I will have this book written by the end of July.  Everything seems to be on pace.

I found out yesterday that the bus pass for public transit, which increased from $25 to $30 just a couple months ago, is going to increase again to $45 next month.  It’s getting a bit ridiculous what Metro and the counties are trying to do to cover losses.  I don’t want to have to pay another increase, 300% higher from two months ago.  I’m using this as my motivation to get my career going.

By next month I will have applied to grad school and gotten my employment at or near my college to last me the next 2 ½ years that I will be in school earning my Master’s degree in Elementary Education.  When I put my mind to anything I make it happen and, for the last couple months, I know this is exactly what I want to do.  It’s worth the 2 ½ years it’ll take to get my degree to be able to pursue something I’m passionate about doing for a career.  Here goes!