Eight years ago my life changed in an instant. Today, I don’t just mark the years since my stroke—I celebrate the life I’ve lived because of the second chance I was given.
In these eight years I’ve gathered memories like treasures: spontaneous road trips, lazy café mornings, laughter echoing with friends, and travels that reminded me how wide and beautiful the world is.
Through it all, I’ve learned that every sunrise is a blessing and every ordinary day is a gift. I’m endlessly grateful to the Lord for carrying me through and for the love of my family and friends that surrounds me.
Here’s to more years of living and loving fully and cherishing the journey.

Beautiful post and celebration of this milestone of your journey indeed.
Wishing you good health always and more wonderful memories to celebrate!
Every year I feel more and more blessed. Thanks for the wonderful wishes Nes.
Oh wow Teresa that’s great to hear!!! Delighted to hear you’re so well.
Thanks Wayne, I am feeling well at the moment and just hoping it will continue to get me travelling more.
Good for you. Your photos are always excellent
Thanks VJ and I much appreciate your comment.
You’re welcome
Great philosophy Teresa and hope it remains this way 💕
I sure hope so too Ali. Life is short so we are never sure where tomorrow will take us. But what we can do is just hope and be positive. Take care Ali, how is hubby?
So much better thanks Teresa
May you be continuously blessed with good health, happiness and love!
I am wishing the same to you too. May we all take life more slowly and savour the simple things to the fullest.
Lovely to read about your elevated spirit, Teresa. The collage is wonderful 🙂
Thanks Hammad. A collage filled with memories.
Eight years of memories to be forever grateful for
That is so true Pauline. I just smile when I think of all the memories through the years.
A life well lived, Teresa, and always surrounded by smiles. Long may it continue xx
I sure hope so, Jo. Every day is a blessing!
A wonderful anniversary to celebrate! Wishing you continuing good health!
Thanks a lot.
May you continue having a healthy and beautiful life!♥
Thanks A-C…love your well wishes.
Teresa, congratulations of your eight years of celebrating life! I love your attitude. Every day is truly a gift.
Oh yes, one has to stay positive always! Thanks a lot for the comment.
Glad to hear that you’ve made the last eight years count and treat every day like a blessing! Wishing you many more years of memories and fun adventures!
That is what I am wishing for. Let us all have those years of adventure! Thanks.
Very best wishes for continued health and happiness.
Thanks so much for your well wishes.
Here here Teresa, I hope you have many many more years.
Thanks Leanne. I am praying for that too!