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Those who know, know what we’ve been through over the last few months.

Looking back now, more than anything, I just feel grateful for everything. For the surgeons and nurses who looked after me, and the best possible outcome. Grateful for my family. Grateful for Grace, who carried more than most people will ever realise. Grateful for my kids, who unknowingly gave me a reason to keep pushing through the tougher days.

I’m incredibly grateful for those who stepped up when things became uncertain. Those who checked in, helped my family, showed up when we needed it most, and simply cared. You know who you are, and I’ll never forget it.

I’m grateful for the amazing staff across both of my businesses who kept things moving while I focused on recovery. Watching people take ownership and genuinely care makes me incredibly proud.

I’m grateful for the experience itself. It slowed me down. It gave me perspective. It reminded me not to take my health or even the little everyday moments for granted.

It also gave me clarity not about others, more about myself. It really showed me where I need to be investing my time and energy from now on, leaning into connections that feel genuine and reciprocal. It’s just good confirmation that the things I've been building and pouring myself into are exactly right

Life can change pretty quickly. One doctor’s appointment after 16 years turned into MRIs, specialists, immediate surgery lasting almost eight hours, nights in ICU, and now months of recovery.

But if there’s one thing I’ve taken away from all of it, it’s how incredibly lucky I am, and how much it’s deepened my faith and relationship with God through it all. I can see now it wasn’t just luck getting me through it . I can see His hand in every part of it. Lucky to still be here and moving. Lucky to have the family I have. Lucky to have the friends, staff, and people around me that I do.

the challenges, the lessons, the support, and the perspective im genuinely grateful.