This time last year I was stressed and terrified. I was having #acdfsurgery the morning after Christmas, and it was hard to think about anything else. I was barely functioning, completely in survival mode, just trying to keep it together for the kids and Dakaia’s first Christmas at home. But the fear was all consuming, and that’s pretty much all I remember of last Christmas- sneaking away between opening presents to cry in the bathroom. At 6 months post op, we had a scary car accident that before surgery could have been catastrophic. But my hardware held strong and my spine was safe- thanks #orthofix !!! Today at a year post op, I’m back to full time training, full time #momming and this Christmas season has been a complete 180. So thankful to Jesus for walking me through this terrifying and painful time. And I’m overjoyed to have the capacity to enjoy Christmas this year and celebrate Jesus as He truly is the greatest gift. ❤️🎄