It’s no secret that I have been struggling with the ups and downs of POTS the last few months. More so than I have in a long time.

I’ve received a lot of questions, phone calls, emails, and concern from my amazing loved ones, so I thought it would be a good time to put a blog post out there. Plus, I miss writing.  It’s a wonderful way to communicate, help others understand, and to spread awareness which I believe in with all of my heart. Plus, it is simply a cathartic thing for me.

Rose: The kids.

Thorn: Waking up to an alarm clock again.

Rose: Working with some of my best friends.

Growing up, Twistars USA was my playground.  I spent 25-30 hours there a week doing gymnastics with my closest friends and coaches.

Tomorrow I walk back onto that playground with my sister.  Changed as an athlete.  Changed in body.  Changed as a person. 

Send tickets to sponsors.  Deposit sponsor checks.  Send ad reminders.  Constant Contact Email.  Update Foundation Website.  Link Blog to Foundation Site.  Pick up Panopolous Sponsorship on Tuesday.  Follow up on other sponsorships.  Schedule Kellogg Meeting to plan/order food & room design.  Design t-shirts and order. 

Sometimes people come into your life and change you for the better. Sometimes people have a lasting impact on your perspective and outlook .

My co-teaching partner, Zondra, is one of those people.