A year ago today I went shopping.
A year ago today I ate lunch.
A year ago today I felt my legs way.
A year ago today I watched the sky go by out the window of an ambulence.
A year ago today I wondered if I’d ever see my children again.
A year ago today I heard my husband’s voice for what could have been the last time.
A year ago today I closed my eyes not knowing that a year later I would open them at home.
Erma Bombeck said something that pretty much defines my approach to life.... "When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and I could say, "I used everything you gave me." If you switch the word TALENT for LOVE or LAUGHTER or HAPPINESS....it still stands.
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a year ago that day I sat in shock as I prayed like I have never prayed before in my life. The world would not be the same without you.
XOXOX
Kim
Kim ~ CraftyMamaof4´s last post…Beyond the Attractions- A Guide to Walt Disney World With Preschoolers
Miraculous to say the least! Continued blessings, Anissa!
A year filled with hard work and many accomplishments! Looking forward to your continued recovery.
I remember those posts from everyone a year ago so well. I’m a total stranger, yet I prayed for you constantly. I prayed for you like I had prayed for my mom 4 years earlier, the week after Thanksgiving. I prayed for the miracle that my family didn’t get…..I didn’t want your husband, your wonderful children to go through what my family has been through. I cried so hard when that miracle came…..and I’m so happy for all of you. Hugs!
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I sat at my computer and thought about you and your family and I cried so.hard.
I am so thankful for you and your life, your progress, your strength. I am so thankful to you and Peter for sharing with us.
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Wow a whole year!! You’ve done amazing stuff in the last year! Kudos to you!
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I bet it feels like a flash and an eternity all rolled into one. So glad to be here on this side reading your words. Here’s to the next year where you’ll kick ass, my friend!
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I don’t know what words aren’t awkward to convey my sentiment, so I’ll go with my usual Poppy awkwardness: Congratulations on your year of progress, and I’m glad you’re still around even though we don’t really know each other.
What a year!
We’re all so glad you kept up the fight; so glad you’re HERE!
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I remember you tweeted about how the world needed more soup in bread bowls.
And later all I could think about was how that may have been your last meal, and I just couldn’t believe that would be true. Anissa had to make it. Had to.
I’m so glad you’re still here, Anissa.
xoxo
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I’m glad to be here!!
But if I do have to go a bread bowl will make me happy. Sho nuff!
I remember that day! I was so in shock and so scared that we lost you.
Happy one year, amazing lady.
xoxo
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Xoxoxo
Oh wow!!!
A year ago today I started praying hard for you. Along with thousands all over the world it seems.
Nearly a year ago today Peter started opening his heart on hope4peyton. And the world got to know more about your amazing husband. I’ve skimmed back through some of that stuff and, boy, does that man LOVE you! Lucky girl. He ended his first post with something like “I’m not as strong as she is”. Well, he proved that one wrong didn’t he! You’ve both been incredibly strong this past year.
A year ago today you BOTH started being inspirational. There you are, I’ve said it. And you can’t kick me – I’m too far away. That and the fact that you’d probably fall over if you tried!!!
Don’t you just love the power of prayer!
xxx
I’ve been thinking about you — and this day — for weeks. I’m glad you’re here.
I didn’t know you until the #140 Conference in Detroit. Now I look for you every day. I am so glad you didn’t become an angel. We need you here on earth. Thank you for all you do.
What a year.
I too won’t use the “i” word because I think you’ve simply been doing what you had to do and I’ve never seen anyone work like you and your family have to get back to some flavor of normal. But what I want to say is that you and Peter have helped me immensely. It was a year of grief for me as I watched my mom stall out in her recovery from her stroke and Peter’s accounts of your first days of survival made me so grateful that my mom survived. And then, Anissa, your voice. Your words. That you are standing now and traveling and joking and writing… it has given me comfort that I can’t even measure.
What an anniversary. Thank you.
Thank YOU. Your comment made me cry. It meant so much to me to have your support. I send out my heart for what you have given. For every “me” there’s a “you”
Its been a hell of a journey. So many people holding their breath for news, for Peter’s next post, for your first tweet, then first post…then conferences…
Hell of a year.
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It has been a year Thank you for being here.
A –
you are SUCH a huge inspiration! I can’t wait to see what the next year holds for you…
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A year ago, I cried, refreshing my twitter page over and over.
A year ago, people all over, many who didn’t even know you, came together praying and hoping that you’d come back to us.
A year ago, a miracle happened….
You kick ass girl. You are an inspiration to many… just as your kids are your inspiration to keep fighting. Look at where you are now… and just imagine where you’ll be in one more year! (((Hugs)))
A year ago you went from awesome and amazing to a living miracle.
Just ask Ralph Macchio.
I heart you for re embruing Ralph
Oh wow…a year…you’ve come a long way baby! And, I’m so damned glad you are here a year later.
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You are a triumph, Anissa. I am truly inspired by your spirit.
Lynn @ Walking With Scissors´s last post…Absence…
Wow. I can’t believe it’s been a year. Congratulations on your amazing progress!
A year ago today I had to explain to people I knew why I was so upset when my friend from the internet was not doing well. They didn’t understand it and I remember being so angry. I am so thankful that you are here today, home, doing so well and that I can call you friend.
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And now we’re not just friends from the internet!
You are never ” just” anything
Anissa, we love you!! You are an inspiration to us all.
Angela at mommy bytes´s last post…Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
Is it wrong that I started to reply then saw your last blog post? I loved Harry Potter! Lol.
I am so glad you are here a year later *hugs*
So much love for you, baby. XOXO
I remember it vividly. I remember worrying for your family and for you. I remember that I’d only had a handful of interactions with you on Twitter, but I cried…hard. You’ve had an amazing journey, but it’s only just begun. I’m so very happy for you and your family. I hope there’s at least one Mayhew family hug today to celebrate just being you.
What a year it’s been. Blessings to you.
We’re so glad you’re here. You’re awesome! (And you’re the i-word even though you hate hearing that)
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Hehehehe
And today you are here. Because you kick serious ass!
xoxo
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You are awesome! Keep kicking butt.
And you’re still kicking serious butt today. No one need tell you how inspiring your path and fight has been. Rock on, Anissa.
A year ago today I stood in front of my computer, unable to catch my breath, begging twitter and facebook to give me more updates on you.
A year ago today I cried as I prayed for you, for Peter, for those sweet babies of yours and that you would get through this.
Today I’m grateful.
Xoxo
Danielle Smith´s last post…Creating an Alliance… Building a Tribe
ditto.
So very, very grateful…
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Every prayer is part of the reason I’m here
I’ll never forget that day and the days that followed. Waking every morning to find an update…you inspire me every day, Anissa. And to think we’ve never even met.
I cannot believe that it’s been a year. It seems both so long ago and just yesterday. Your progress is amazing and I cannot wait to see what the next year brings.
Hard to believe a year has gone by! I’m eager to see what happens too.
One year is sometimes a lifetime.
So glad you’re here, and getting better every day!!
I’m so glad, a year later, here you are.
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A year ago today the world stopped all for you. We love you.
I love you too!
Wow, I’m so overwhelmed to think that it was only a year ago. I know it probably doesn’t seem like ‘only’ a year to you, but when I think of how much you’ve achieved in that amount of time, it blows my mind.
Just think what the next 365 days will bring!
And we’re so glad that you’re here. The distance you’ve covered over this last year is immense.
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It’s good to be here. I’m thankful every day to had friends like you.
Ummm….”have”