This blog is started to really get out what I have been going through the last two years since my cardiac arrest May 28, 2014. To my friends and family who might read this, I love you and a huge thank you for supporting me through all of this. This is my process of working through this.
Those who don’t know me or the event that lead up to this. I play roller derby and I had decided to start back up after taking time off to move and having my daughter. Now I don’t remember much, I think I went to derby 101 and then went to Phoenix to visit friends (I don’t even really remember the trip). I went to my first actual practice, I am sure I was excited to get back and be with my friends/teammates again. From what I have been told I had the cardiac arrest during the warm-up part of the practice.
From what I have been told when I first went down it looked like I was having a seizure, so the thing to do when someone is having a seizure is to let them do their thing. Well, I wasn’t coming out of it and I was starting to turn blue. So the amazing nurses that I skate with went into action.
Abbey,as always I am so very proud of your strength. I have seen you struggle through many things in the last two years.You are a light that never ceases to shine brightly ?Amazing just is the beginning of what you have accomplished in just a very short time! I saw you learn to walk and talk again for the second time!l saw fear,anger and frustration try to take you out! You stand strong,push forward,press on,and sail your own boat☸ When shit gets deap,you get a bulldozer and move it to side !!Just wanted you to see what I see in YOU ???Love you mom.
Thanks Mom!
Wow. Absolutely amazing. You are such a strong woman, not to mention brave. I love that your doing this. Your first post has made my cry, opened my eyes to things I can’t believe you had to go thru, not to mention, I’ve laughed my ass off! Your personality shines and your ability to share your heart and your feelings is courageous. You already know this but I’ll say it anyway….I love you Abbey and you will never cease to amaze me.
Thank you Ash! love you too.