This morning, after a sleepless night due to my gastric bypass surgery, I saw this purse on my apartment wall and felt inspired. I’m positive I will get better soon!

On days like this, when I face the outside world and recovery, I find myself looking to heirlooms from my family and the recent past.

Today is the first day, since my surgery, that I’ve gotten dressed! It proves I’m getting a lot better!

No matter the cause or occasion it’s best to cherish every moment we have here on earth. Although I’m still recovering from my surgery, and not myself yet, I still find the time to appreciate my life thus far.