3/26/19

PERSEVERANCE

The dictionary defines perseverance as a “continued effort to do or achieve something despite difficulties, failure, or opposition.”  I would agree with that definition of not giving up. My friend Katy is the person I think she demonstrates perseverance.  Katy and I met during my first year at PA Vent Camp.  Katy was my helper, and soon became one of my best friends.  Katy is a college student, who is beautiful, kind, and strong.  Katy has a rare genetic disorder called, superior mesenteric artery (SMA) syndrome, a gastro-vascular disorder.  Before Katy was diagnosed with SMAS she went through a series of tests and she persevered and finally got a diagnosis. She has some days that are good but most days are bad. Katy stays strong and perseveres. She does go slowly but does not stop.
  When living with a chronic medical condition, or facing any challenge, it is perseverance that can help you through.  Having a chronic medical condition there are days when you feel like you can’t get out of bed because it hurts too much Katy is so inspirational she says her friends and family and her patients and God gives her motivation to get out of bed every day. I am consistently inspired by her strength and her willingness to do what she does every day. She says her anxiety and depression relief is the love of her life her dog Luna. She goes to the gym and writes in a journal as an escape from the real world and to keep her sanity. We have plans for a photo shoot and matching tattoos this summer for her birthday. I love her so much, more than she will ever know.