Lyme Disease Will Not Take THIS From Me

I have to admit that after Jessa was diagnosed with Lyme disease, I really didn't want to be in our backyard anymore. It made me so angry that a tiny bug the size of pen point could wreak havoc on my daughter's body. And more that that, have the nerve to do it right in our own beautiful yard on the day of my kids' birthday party there..I am a big time nature and outdoor activity lover. I love hiking and being in the woods and being outside as much as possible..I felt like it was a dream come true to find a house set in the woods with conservation land on all four sides in a wonderful town when we moved in two years ago..When I found out Jessa had Lyme, and as I read more about how this disease absolutely cripples lives and is so prevalent in our area, I felt enraged that this bug was not only affecting my child's health but that it also put so much fear into me..I felt like this stupid insect took away a passion of mine and made the dream-come-true setting of our home more of a nightmare waiting to happen..I'm really trying to let go of these feelings, and I was thankful for such a beautiful, fall-like day today when Jessa and I could just relax and try to enjoy the yard again the way we used to..We played catch with the football, followed frogs, and did many car coaster rides. It felt really good to do that..I am more vigilant than ever about ticks now and am all about spreading awareness about Lyme, but I refuse to let this bug take away my enjoyment of our home and the things I love to do..#backonthehorse #lymedisease #lymeawareness