5. Team Tougher Than
IT! raised over $3,000.00 during our Take Steps for Crohn’s and Colitis
fundraiser walk in June and received an
award for being one of the top fundraising teams for the Indianapolis Take
Steps chapter.
4. I found a new
supplement drink and vitamin pack called IT Works! and it actually works! The inflammation levels in my small intestine
have dropped from 431 (April level) to 171 (August level)!
3. I was blessed to
be a camp counselor this summer at Camp Oasis.
This is a camp for kids with Crohn’s and Colitis. It was heartbreaking, yet very encouraging at
the same time. These kids are so strong
and brave! I think they taught me more
than I taught them.
2. The Indy Undie Run
was a huge success during Awareness Week for Crohn’s and Colitis. Around 76 people signed up this year. I was a star on Fox 59’s morning news and we
made headlines in the Indy Star…I’m talking pictures and article!
1. The best part
about this year for me, is that this year has been the healthiest year for me
since my diagnosis back in 2008!! I’m
talking no hospital stays at all people!!
It’s Awesome with a capital A!
This year has left me feeling truly blessed! Jeremy and I celebrated our 1 year wedding
anniversary and are happily approaching our second in April. He recently received his dream job as a Sheriff
Deputy in Terre Haute, and we are looking to buy our first home!! Exciting things are happening for us…even if
they are all in God’s time. I also
started teaching dance again! I have 4
classes ranging from hip hop, jazz, and lyrical. A lot of work, but so much fun! It has been a busy year which hasn’t provided
much time for blogging. I can’t help but
want to get out and experience life, now that I have it back again. I can always write about it later.
Speaking of writing, starting in January, I will be
embarking on a new challenge. So many
people have told me I need to write a book…so I’m going to try. I haven’t decided if I want to do a fictional
story based off my true story or just write my random craziness. Stay tuned for exerts.
A great year in pictures.
March Madness Snow
Anniversary Picture
Julie's Bachelorette Party
Counselor buddies!