Mia's Moments

Hey Y'all!  As the semester comes to an end, I have been looking back at the work I completed throughout the year. Reading my older blog posts reminded me of a time when my health felt stable and my routines felt predictable. Those entries stand in contrast to the more recent months that documented repeated medical appointments, ongoing symptoms and long periods of uncertainty. Revisiting the full year has been difficult, but it also highlights the determination it took to reach this point in the academic calendar. My health took a significant turn this semester. In the past week alone, I completed eight tests. The first set of results showed that my esophagus is beginning to deteriorate because my stomach is not able to hold acid in place. The acid moves into the esophagus and causes pain, burning, disrupted sleep and difficulty eating. More results are expected and I am preparing for the possibility of additional treatment steps once everything is evaluated. These findings requ...