I haven't been on this site in awhile. I guess that's what happens when you have a boyfriend. Well "had" a boyfriend. We are no longer together...it just wasn't right (at least for now) it's been hard to deal with, but it's for the best.

I always thought that i would have a hard time finding guys that would like me after this happened to me. But that hasn't been the case. I'm actually getting asked out more now...then I did before my amputations. I think it has a lot to do with my confidence level and attitude towards my disability. I have gained a lot more confidence in myself through what I've had to deal with...and I know it's because i've been through so much and have still accomplished my goals (well most of them). I have gone through so much and have come so far AND it feels good. Having a positive attitude about what life throughs at ya is an attractive quality as well...and I'm grateful I can laugh at things and not take life too seriously. I know it makes it easier on people when they meet me to just be open and honest,  happy AND make jokes about it. I found you got to be able to laugh at yourself.

I am grateful I have been through what I've been through because it's made me who I am today. Without struggles or trials in life you're unable to really grow as a person. And oh how i have grown! (2 inches to be exact lol) I still have my tough days though...but that's normal. I wouldn't be human if i didn't have tough times...i just try not to stay down for too long. I'll focus on the postive things rather than the negative...and that usually helps snap me out of a funk, but not always. And that's OK!

I am grateful for this site and for your friendships AND I hope I can help other amputees out there deal with whatever they are going through. If you need to talk, vent, whatever...send me a message!!

Keep Rockin! And don't forget to smile =)

I can't believe next week is Christmas! This year has gone by so fast! I am almost done with my Christmas shopping...just need to get a couple more things. I did most of my shopping online this year...the best way to shop, I think. You avoid all the crazy shoppers, lines, and traffic.

I will be staying here in AZ for Christmas. My parents live here in Phoenix....not that far from me My older brother and his family are driving down from Utah tomorrow... (he has 5 kids) ...to spend Christmas with us. My oldest brother lives here already with his 4 boys, and isn't goin to the in-laws this year so it's gonna be full house. But Oh so much fun! My younger sisters will be there too. Yes i have a big family...but the best family ever!

MY FAMILY
THE WHOLE GANG

I went to so many different parties the weekend before Halloween...that I had a different costume for almost every night. My favorite was the Sherriff. Which one do you like?

Here are my costumes:

K...so yeah, I'm kinda frusterated. Sometimes I really hate having fake legs. The Halloween costumes I want to wear are short skirts and it would look really funny with my prosthetics showing. Obviously they are a little too short and I would wear somethin underneath to make it a little longer, but that doesn't help with the prosthetic's showing. I had such nice legs before my amputations too. But its fine...i try not dwell so much on that..cuz it doesn't help to get sad about it. I mean there are perks! I am 2" taller than I used to be!!! :) Don't worry though... I did find some ways to cover them while still keepin it cute. Just wanted to share my frustration.

Here are my costumes: Strawberry Shortcake & a Sheriff