Anniversary
On May 29, 2009 it was my husband's and my 9th wedding anniversary. Little did I know that a month later, on June 29, 2009 our lives would change. June 29, 2009, I received the call from the Department of teh Army informing me that my husband was wounded. He sustained a traumatic brain injury while on patrol in Iraq. Now, 4 years later I still remember that day so clearly. That day my heart sank, I thought I lost the person I loved and I thought it was the end, but I was mistaken, my dear husband came back to me. My husband returned physically but cognitively he was a different man. He had to learn how to live with impairments he didn't have, and he had to learn how to start a new life: one that has certainly marked our paths forever.
During these 4 years we have the priviledge of meeting the most wonderful people we could ever imagined (selfless, compassionate and dedicated), we loved each other more than ever, we have accomplished things that we never envisioned, and most of all, our heart is dedicated to serve others that are walking the path we walked. On that morning of June 29th, I vowed to myself that I was never going to be broken, that no matter the circumstances I would take one day at a time and find meaning in all our circumstances. Today, I still live with those principles in mind but above all, my love, devotion and gratitude goes to the Lord, the One that helps me to continue moving forward. My faith is essential part of our journey and my trust in the Lord has been my comfort in difficult times. Since that morning of June 29th, we have comfronted many challenges, but we have also won many battles and have thrived in all.
Like my husband will say "Never give up, it is a new beginning". I personally wouldn't change anything because our life has turned out to be a wonderful story of hope, love, compassion and commitment, for the World to see that these prevailed even during the most difficult times.
Warm Regards,
Roxana
As always, you are inspiring and show that life is how you choose to live it. With God in our lives we can do anything.
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