The Lynch family has declared this day a day of Thanksgiving. Our heroine fought and conquered her illness coming out the other side a strong independent woman.  Amanda has proven that her illness was truly a temporary set back to a life full of promise and new adventures.  Today is the 1 year anniversary of Amanda coming home from her last stay at St Joseph's Hospital.  Since that day Amanda has grown stronger, wiser and is defining who she has become.  She has changed from a very creative person, head in the clouds  living an alternate fantasy world in her head, to a person more down to earth and present in the moment experiencing the world around her.  Unfortunately, this leaves Amanda with the challenge of re-discovering her pleasures and future plans.  

The source of Amanda's illness was never discovered, reinforcing the notion, if COVID wasn't enough, that the world is still full of forces  powerful enough to bring us to the edge of existence.   As I finish this entry we finish this journal of Amanda's saga.  Alisha, Amanda, Marni and I thank everyone following our journey and pray that  you and your own stay healthy, happy and appreciate each day for the life it gives.