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Happy Thursday everyone!! Sorry it's been kind of quiet around here, this summer has been pretty busy. Doctors appointments, vacations, more docs, and you know a little shopping of course!
While doing some shopping, I came across the cutest boutique shop down at Dana Park, called Lizard Thicket. They have tons of different styles of clothing and at affordable prices. They have the most amazing dresses for summer...(I know all of you girly girls love a cute, comfy dress for summer. I know I do), shorts, tanks, Tees, jeans, super cute tops, jewelry, anything to fit your style. AND, they have locations all around the U.S not just here in AZ! Sooo many heart eyes!!!!
I'm So excited to start collaborating with them!! They're such a fun store! Here is one of my favorite outfits pictured below...
(please ignore my very bruised legs lol)
Dress: Lizard Thicket
Cardigan: Lizard Thicket
Necklace: Lizard Thicket
Shoes: Old Navy (similar at LT)
Backpack: Kate Spade
http://www.shoplizardthicket.com/
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A little update on the past few months...
Regarding my health, things continue to stay the same. Unfortunately no improvement, but no worsening either. I will just continue on with my treatments as I have been. IVIG, ECP, phlebotomy, lots of appointments, and so on. And I will fight...
We also lost a few very close friends this past month, and it's been very hard. Please pray these families will find strength and peace. We love them dearly.
Sending kisses up to heaven Katelyn, Avery and Zach!
We have been able to go on a couple trips out of town which has been nice to just get away. We went to Cali, Indiana, and Vegas--All for my siblings sports' tournaments. I had never been to Indiana, and I fell IN LOVE with the gorgeous scenery, the fireflies and the quaint, small town houses. It was just beautiful. I hope you all are doing well and had a wonderful Fourth.
XOXO
Being 18 and having gone through a bone marrow transplant (sick since I was about 12), I have missed A LOT of school. I have constantly been asked, "so, what are you doing for school, what are your plans for the future, do you plan on going to college, do you home school, etc....". Those questions are always hard for me. Mainly because, honestly I loved school and had dreams of becoming a college gymnast. And that was taken away from me. I usually respond..." I'm going through the school of life!" And it couldn't be more true.
For a while I had gone to a couple of classes at Higley High my sophomore year, and did a couple of online classes. It was hard for me to keep up. Then the year of my transplant came, my Junior year, and I wasn't able to be at school at all. I was so so sick and I wasn't even able to keep up with my online studies and we figured my health was WAY more important than my schooling at the time. Little did we know I'd be in the hospital for 10 months and fighting for my life, literally. So, where does that leave me now? What would be my senior year...?
I am currently working towards my GED. And I am proud of myself. It's definitely not where I thought I would be at OR what I thought I would be working towards. But, It's what is working for me. It is really bittersweet to see all my friends getting closer to graduation and getting ready to receive their diplomas, because that was always my goal. That's every one's expectation I think. But I'm excited for them, and I'm excited for me. We all have different paths, and this is mine. Where all going through the school of life.
These pictures were taken by the AMAZING and talented Leavitt Wells. She's the coolest person ever and takes the raddest pics ever!! So hit her up for your photography needs: Seniors, family, concerts, etc..
http://www.leaveittoleavitt.com/
XOXO, McKindree
