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There is something about the sun shining and music playing that always seems to make people in a good mood.  There is nothing more enjoyable then sitting outside in March in a tshirt watching my girl play in the grass.  Usually we have piles of dirt covered snow this time of year.  March is usually my least favorite month because I want it to be spring so badly but it seems so far away.  This year it came early, I think because I really needed it!  Life is so much better in flip flops!

I believe everyone in life has a purpose.  Some people were born to help sick people, some were born to fight for our freedom.  Some people were born to make people laugh, others were born to sing.  Some people were born to work and some people were born to have fun.  I have yet to find my purpose in life.  I want to do something big, I want to be strong and help others.  I want to make someone proud, be someones hero.  I want to write a book, and be the BEST mother possible to Hailey and all of my future kids.  I have a million things I want to do...and I WILL do them!!! 

My doctors appointments are becoming less frequent and I am beginning to feel better.  My wrist keeps getting stuck again but I will not let it happen permanently because there is nothing I hated more then that wrist brace.  My breathing is getting better and I am just learning some breathing techniques to help calm me down and not get so worked up about it. 

I really hope everyone can make the dystance4dystonia walk May 19th!!  All of the money goes to a great cause, to the Dystonia Foundation to help find a cure for people with all kinds of dystonia.  It affects so many people, and not a lot of people are aware of it.  Some people are in wheelchairs, some have feeding tubes.  It is a terrible thing that we need to stop!  Please help!!  Thank you in advance to everyone.  If anyone has any questions, needs a registration form, a pledge form, a flyer or a sponsorship form e-mail me and I can get that to you.  My email is asleeper14@yahoo.com  Also, anyone interested in childrens shirts let me know what size (sm, med, lg... no baby sizes)  All adults will get a shirt the day of the event with registration purchase. 

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