New Change

CIL Advocacy Training (Out Of The Picture)

I have legitimately made the decision to miss out on this specific training and only attend the event that will take place afterwards. It was extremely painful for me to sit down in a room and not have any slight feelings of anxiety take control (which if you know what occurred this last year, I will not continue going forward with the details here.)

LONG STORY SHORT---I am grateful for how this last year has changed me into the person I need to be for a vulnerable population that has such a special place in my heart. I will be legitimately honest with you here, that even seeing myself where I am now earlier this year was one of those wake up calls that I hope never reoccurs as we begin into another new year. I definitely felt the love of my Savior, Jesus Christ on a fairly regular basis and knowing he will be taking care of the rest for me has been an absolute blessing in my life. He has comforted me when I needed it most and have completely put my trust in him to walk with me every step of the way on this journey, which is not an understatement. I am grateful for the peace of mind he has given me as I continue in other areas of the disability community that I know will be the biggest leap of faith ever, but is what I need to maintain healthier relationships with people.

Virtual Legislative Sessions (One Picked Out)

I am most definitely going to participate in one of the sessions that my governor appointed entity will be doing and cannot wait to learn from them about the advocacy process. It is intimidating for me to not feel the slightest bit awkward when trying to learn the hard stuff about how crucial it is to get my voice heard in regards to issues that the disability community faces. I am obviously hesitate about joining on my other council's legislative session with not only knowing what to expect but also feeling anxiously nervous the entire time. It is difficult for me to not wish things like this didn't make me so scared when it comes to advocating for people with disabilities in our state. 

(To Be Continued)

Free Write

TETONS Training (Mini Synopsis) 

There was a lot of careful consideration that went into this and can only hope it will be an experience that motivates me to better understand the importance of healthy relationships. It has definitely been something nobody likes having to relearn over and over again, but it is certainly going to make an impact on my life without making me feel too uncomfortable. I am grateful for a chance to stretch out of my comfort zone & learn some of the tough stuff that is so crucially important to the disability population. I am not going into lots of details about this here and look forward to spending quality time with my colleagues, who are only going to make it an experience that I hope to never soon forget. 

Christmas Party 2023

None of the details have been worked out yet-- but I am confident we will have the best time hanging out with our friends. My mom and I have discussed about possibly meeting up with our friends for lunch and then coming back to our house to play games or watch a holiday movie!!! We are definitely going to share lots of laughs with each other and get ready for the Christmas season to arrive, which I know will be here- before we know it :) 

NINJA Alumni Game Night (Virtual Activity)

I legitimately thought these had come to an end after not having held one for some time, which if you ask me is not an understatement. I have genuinely missed being with my friends so much & especially after what I have experienced in the last year, I am more than ready or at least hope to be for a splendid evening of fun!!! I know it will be an experience to remember and crossing my fingers that anxiety will not get in the way of things for me.

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