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Can you tell I'm crying Tears of joy?!


To you That picture may just look like I forgot my make up today. . But this pic actually shows a pretty momentous moment in my life :)!
 I have never been able to fully turn my neck. It usually gets almost  half of the distance a normal ears on neck can turn. 
As you all know 2 days ago I had a Spinal tap, were they discovered I have  excess  spinal fluid. And I started the treatment for it today. 
Tonight as I was watching Americas next top model I mimicked a neck movement Tyra did. Then my mom in shock stated " Magee YOU turned your neck ALL the way!!" 
Tears of joy streamed down my face as I realized I was looking at the timer directly behind me. 
Whenever I have sat in this spot I have had to move my whole body to see that timer. 
During plays, I have had to readjust movements because I could not move my neck the way the director wanted me to. 
During class. I always had to turn my body completely around to talk to anyone behind me. 
Driving hasn't even been close to being an option because I could not turn my neck. 
Not being able to turn my neck has been a thorn on my side for so long! 

Tonight I've been smiling, crying. And turning my neck as much as possible! 
I can turn my neck perfectly on My left side, and 3/4ths of the way on my right! 
I still can't believe it!! 

I feel so grateful! This blessing may seem small to some of you reading this! 
But this is HUGE for me!  I think the discovery of the  excess spinal fluid was a big find!!! It's SO worth feeling sick on these new pills 

My friends Appreciate every neck turn, every heartbeat, every sunset, every step, We are given SO many gifts each day we get another chance to live. 
Appreciate everything! And SMILE ON! :) 

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  1. UnknownAugust 21, 2015 at 9:46 PM

    Love when a good puzzle starts forming a good picture!!

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