Today’s Monday Motivation
She doesn’t remember the impact. She’ll never forget the comeback.

People often ask if Lauren’s memory is intact. The short answer is yes. Some things are fuzzy, but for the most part she remembers her past, and trust me, if she comes across an old photo of her sisters wearing one of her outfits, she makes sure they remember it’s hers!

What she doesn’t remember are the days and weeks leading up to the accident, and almost two years after. Her earliest memory is from March 2015. Her accident was April 2013.

Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI’s) are hard. They’re life-changing for the whole family. Her dad, siblings, and I still carry the weight of those years. I’m grateful Lauren doesn’t remember, and sometimes wish I didn’t either. It’s easy to fall into a “why me” mindset. Believe me, this was never on my Bingo Card.

But here’s what I focus on: I’ve had a front-row seat to a living miracle. And while Lauren’s fight is her own, I’ll proudly admit my pushy-mom energy has played a part too. Her sister Erin once put it perfectly: “There are still so many things Lauren can’t do, but there are so many more things that she can.”

Lauren knows her story through my book, through audio, through us constantly reminding her. What she sometimes can’t see is just how extraordinary her comeback really is. That’s where we come in.

Sharing our story has given her back purpose, and given me perspective. The chapters were hard. The memories are heavier than I let on. But the comeback? The comeback is unforgettable.

Because at the end of the day…
She doesn’t remember the impact. She’ll never forget the comeback.

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