This is my final blog post of the semester which is kind of bittersweet if you ask me. I really have enjoyed talking about my trials and tribulations this semester. Between my wife and my struggles this blog has been very cathartic for me. It has taught me that there are other people out there that struggle as well. I also like the fact that I am able to write about my disability and feel empowered by that. Today is better than yesterday because I know my pain will only get better as time goes by.
This semester I have learned how to manage my gastroparesis by watching what I eat and when I decide to eat swell. I always start the day with my most balanced meal and that works for me. Some people may not be able to do that but I have to in order to keep myself healthy on a daily basis. The bottom line is that it is my job to do what I have to do to keep myself healthy and no one is going to do it for me. I have to do all of this on my own.
Finally, this semester I have learned to believe in myself on a daily basis and to trust my body mentally and physically. I have learned to trust in my mind and body and not ignore it. Sometimes you forget how tough that you are on a daily basis and this semester made me stronger as a person and a man. The only thing that I am able to control is my attitude and I continue to remind myself of that daily. I hope to continue to get stronger each semester until I graduate from UF.
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