Family (:

So a lot of what I have posted in this blog has been about my journey through surgery and getting back to the stage, but I think I have missed a a piece of the puzzle. If it weren't for my friends and family I don't think I would have been able to keep the motivation high enough to keep going. There were a lot of bad days along the way where I just didn't feel like doing it anymore. I was tired of crutches, tired of not being able to do the things everyone else was doing, and there were a couple days that consisted of me laying in bed crying. But my family was always there to somehow keep me going and moving forward! I love you guys!

My little brother Tucker and I from forever ago. He was always there, willing or not, to wait on me and bring me anything I needed. We can definitely get on each other's nerves but when it comes down to it he was one of the biggest helps during this whole process. ( by the way.. HAPPY 15th Birthday Tuck!!)

 

The world's best siblings! Tucker, Kate, Morgan, and my nephew Milo (probably the cutest little kid ever!) Even though Kate and Morgan live in other states they were always calling me or chatting me on Facebook checking in and asking me how I was feeling. All three of them always told me that I could get through this and I would be back dancing in no time. Most of the time I didn't believe them.. but it was good to hear anyway! I don't know what I would do without them!

So he isn't technically family, but Patrick and I have been best friends since kindergarten so I consider him my brother. I don't know what I would do without this kid. He would come over every night and have movie nights with me, bring me my favorite food, and find ways to entertain us without having to leave the house. He always made me laugh and could turn any bad day into a good one without even trying! He is definitely one of those friends that I am going to have for the rest of my life.. whether he likes it or not! 

Now. Out of everyone who help me throughout this process, my mom (or Momma as I usually call her), is my far my biggest support and biggest fan. This picture was taken after my fall at nationals as we hobbled back to the hotel though the NYC streets. She is the one who took me to every doctors appointment, help me carry everything around the house, and literally anything I couldn't do by myself she was the one there to help me. She is my best friend and I would have been a wreck without her! I love you Momma!