Let those around you know that you love them. If 2022 has taught me anything, it is that tomorrow is never promised.
February 2022 was by far the scariest month. I experienced one of the darkest moments in my life. Since then, I had been struggling with being able to express myself. I felt shut down and unable to release my emotional, physical, and mental pain. I suffered an ectopic pregnancy (unknowingly) and was rushed to the hospital. I remember calling my husband from another room because I was in such agony. I couldn’t lay down, I couldn’t sit, I could walk, I just couldn’t move. Having had a high-risk pregnancy previously, we were both nervous already. I popped some Tylenol and some Pepcid (I thought what I was experiencing was epigastric pain).. little did I know one of my fallopian tubes ruptured, and I was bleeding internally. Upon admission at the hospital, they performed an ultrasound where we found out I needed emergency surgery to remove my fallopian tube and a transfusion for all the blood loss.
I remembered my thoughts and prayers going into the surgery were to be given another chance. To be able to watch both of my children grow, to be able to grow old with my husband and celebrate his birthday, it was only 3 days away at the time. I’m so very grateful for everyone the doctors, the nurses, God, the universe, my guardian angels, and most of all, my husband, Kareem.
I don’t think Kareem knows just how much he means to me and how he’s carried me and uplifted me in ways I don’t think I can ever repay. I was in a really dark place, but through it all, I was calm.. calm because having him by my side gave me the strength to get through anything and hopefulness that everything would turn out okay… he and our children are the light of my life. Fast forward to just 3 weeks later, and we closed on our first home. Five months later, I graduated with my BA degree (something I’ve been working on for several years with many obstacles in the way. I wouldn’t have been able to do it without his encouragement).
A whirlwind of emotions and events, but through it, my husband has been by my side. I’m very grateful for him and for the constant love and support he pours into me, our relationship, our family, and our home. If you’re reading this (lol, I’m sure you are), Thank you from the depths of my heart. I love you to infinity!
Life is short; things can change in a blink of an eye. Do what you love & let those around you know you love them.
Sending an abundance of love, light & positive vibes!
Humble Mama 