Special Birthday Gift

It was my birthday yesterday and although I don't really look forward to birthdays this one has some meaning for me as I am now the age my mother was when she died. This of course has given me reason for some introspection of my life and path. Questions have come to mind like 'Have I followed my dreams?', 'What is to come?', 'What do I still need to let go of?' and the biggest question 'Have I accomplished anything important?' This I wonder often. Yesterday morning before I was even out of bed I grabbed my iPad and found a Facebook message from a sweet Kundalini Yoga friend and I have to share it with you. She wrote:


Dear Laara,
I have been thinking of you for days in anticipation of your B'day! I have issues with remembering peoples' b'days, anniversaries, etc (just forgot my Step-Mum's B'day last week for example!) BUT I will never forget yours because you are an extremely amazing and special Soul. A huge part of who I am today is because of you so I will never forget you. I wouldn't be where I am today if it wasn't for you.
Just when I was starting out in the Kundalini world you were there to support and guide me 100%. I had always had desires and dreams to live from my heart fearlessly but I was always too locked up and afraid to do so - it was your example, your love and tenderness, your support that helped me. I went on to teach, to love, to share, to not give up dreams (and go back to school) and to follow my heart. Basically every Woman and Mother I serve and every baby I help deliver has been made possible because of your friendship and influence. You've made a pretty widespread mark in this world lady!!!
I hope this day brings you peace, health, joy, bliss and some goofy fun that includes lots of pleasure!!!
Much love to you today my Dear friend,
Happy Birthday - that long time sun will ALWAYS shine upon YOU!

This touched my heart so much and I'm so grateful to be reminded. Thank you my friend!! Thank you so much for the best birthday present I've ever received!! And may the Long Time Sun always shine upon YOU!!!

Thyroid Update:  About 6 weeks ago I saw my Endocrinologist/Oncologist at the famous Cross Cancer Institute here in Edmonton, Alberta. Once again I pleaded with him to either increase my Synthroid or add a T3 medication called Cytomel. He refused and said that my being tired has absolutely nothing to do with my thyroid and my blood levels all show that I'm normal. What the heck is normal about not being able to get out of bed in the morning? Or only being able to accomplish a couple tasks a daily before crashing on to the couch for the rest of the day? There is nothing normal about constantly feeling winded and foggy!! I was furious and stewed about it for a few days and before going to a local walk in clinic. I explained my story to the doctor and what I wanted to do. Without hesitation he said, 'I don't see why you shouldn't at least try it.' God Bless this man!!!

So, its been four weeks since I've added Cytomel to my daily dose of Synthroid. After the third day I felt completely different! I'm so grateful to have the brain fog lifted and my energy levels increased! I'm hoping this 'feel good' trend continues.

I can't stress enough to be your own advocate! If you don't like the answers, keep asking the question!!

Bless all of you!!