A new year of hope is finally here! My journey of living without a thyroid is at the six-month mark. I can honestly say that time is flying by as I look at the scar on my neck each morning. The doctor says that everything is looking good. Why do I feel so tired?

The fatigue is draining, and I have severe muscle weakness in my legs causing my hips to ache. Often in the afternoon, I must take a nap for about two hours. The aftereffect of waking up is like starting over with my morning routine. I need time to get awake!

I am so happy to not have body tremors anymore. Another positive aspect is no more dizziness. Even if things are in slow motion, I feel I accomplish a lot by continuing to set goals. A new year of hope only means that circumstances will get better as I heal.

What I want to share with everyone is finding what works best for you. It really bothers me to sleep during the day, but I must realize my body is healing from major surgery. Sometimes I do not think I get enough exercise. Normal has not been normal for some time now! Right?

Yoga is still the main go-to, however, I am learning that morning stretches help. My motivational skills are lacking these days, so keeping my mind positive is a wonderful tool in remembering what I must be thankful for! Life!

Oh, I cannot forget about the weight gain. Yes, another forty pounds to deal with. My doctor says that once I lose some weight, this will help with the muscle weakness. Living with COVID restrictions creates challenges but a new year of hope gets the mind thinking of how to become creative.

On days that I feel down, I come to all of you and share my thoughts and experiences. Reaching out to others is a wonderful opportunity in building friendships that lead to new experiences. I begin my day with prayer and thanks for all that is good!

Even the hair loss situation is getting better guys! My goal is to push forward this next year with posts filled with new ideas for staying healthy. I enjoy being a girly girl and social media helps with finding all that good stuff!

A new year of hope is finally here, and I want to wish everyone a happy and safe new year! Remember, reach high for all your dreams because they really can come true!