I was sent to the Mayo Clinic in MN for surgery. I was in the waiting room of one of the many appointments you have there before surgery. A young woman was speaking to another woman about a group she found good advice in about her condition. I found our community by chance.
I was a mess after 25+ surgeries back to back.( Surgery 53 coming next month) I needed help and between ostomy/ IBD support groups and a therapist I was able to find the new me. I needed to pass on my knowledge and give support to others. I started volunteering at the hospitals near me to counsil those about to begin their ostomy journey. I help run an in person support group for people with ostomies at our local community center. I give advice and help others in online support groups. When this opportunity come up I was so excited to join a team of women that want to help others accept who we are and work to better our community.
I participate in multiple activities! First of all, I am a full time wife and mother. My husband and I own a Towing and Trucking company. I enjoy cooking, baking, and trying new kitchen gadgets! I am an avid reader of several different genres of new and classic literature. I have two fur babies and my family and I love taking them to explore the great outdoors. I am a Christian and volunteer in my church regularly. I volunteer at my daughters school by taking part in the PTO, Band Boosters, and I occasionally sub. Lastly, I am an adrenaline junkie. I bungee jump, ride roller coasters, scuba dive, skydive, and love haunted houses.
