I AM Living My Best Life
By - 'Vegas' Love
First let me say that I am so blessed to be living such a wonderful life, full of so many unique experiences. I am amazed everyday at the opportunities that are presented to each of us and how they affect each of our lives.
My name is 'Vegas' Love. I’m 29 years old and live in Henderson, Nevada. My life is filled with many interesting tales and stories, but I want to share with you the ‘highlights’ of my 2006.
2006 was a year filled with both great joy and introspection. I guess it was the year of ‘If There’s a Will, There’s a Way!’
My husband and I had a dream to physically build our own house one day and that happened in 2006. On March 1, 2006 we were presented with the ‘Certificate of Occupancy’ for a home that we literally built with our very own blood, sweat, and tears. Luckily there was mostly sweat and few tears. Amazing!
In April of 2006 I accepted a new job position with the Clark County School District and couldn’t be happier. I’m so lucky to work with the most wonderful and outstanding people. Everyone has treated me with such great kindness and respect. Being able to go out into each school in our ever growing community to work with and guide schools administrators and teachers is so amazing. I know I’m the luckiest person in the universe.
I think I’m addicted to education. After completing a Masters of Education in Technology back in 2002, I decided in June 2006 to get yet another Masters of Education in Administration. I’m learning so much about education and myself. After this is complete, I want to get my Ph.D!
As the year continued it seemed like both luck and bliss were really on my side.
In October of 2006 my husband and I were overjoyed to find out that I was pregnant with our first child. We were even happier to know that I would deliver in the summer and the timing was perfect for my job. The planning for the nursery started early and I started reading lots of baby magazines. We also decided we would wait until Thanksgiving to tell our families, especially since I was going to be having an ultrasound the day before Thanksgiving.
The day of the ultrasound arrived and I could tell by the look in the technician’s eyes that something was wrong. Our beautiful baby had stopped developing and I had suffered a miscarriage. Our perfect year had seemed to be turned upside down. I had so many questions and wondered why this happened to me. I felt like a failure.
At first it was very hard to open up to others about what had happened, I just wanted it all to go away. But as time went on I started to share my story and I realized that there are many more like me out there. The more I told other people about my miscarriage the better I started to feel, like a weight had been lifted off my shoulders. I’ve since joined a support system of other women who have lost their first babies to miscarriage. We empathize with each other, support one another and have compassion for the new women who join our group.
When I look back at 2006 I see a year of unbelievable growth and strength, both physically and emotionally. And like Maya, I hope my unique life will inspire and empower others in their personal journey of life.
I look forward to all the joy and introspection 2007 and beyond brings my way while I’m living my best life!
By - 'Vegas' Love
First let me say that I am so blessed to be living such a wonderful life, full of so many unique experiences. I am amazed everyday at the opportunities that are presented to each of us and how they affect each of our lives.
My name is 'Vegas' Love. I’m 29 years old and live in Henderson, Nevada. My life is filled with many interesting tales and stories, but I want to share with you the ‘highlights’ of my 2006.
2006 was a year filled with both great joy and introspection. I guess it was the year of ‘If There’s a Will, There’s a Way!’
My husband and I had a dream to physically build our own house one day and that happened in 2006. On March 1, 2006 we were presented with the ‘Certificate of Occupancy’ for a home that we literally built with our very own blood, sweat, and tears. Luckily there was mostly sweat and few tears. Amazing!
In April of 2006 I accepted a new job position with the Clark County School District and couldn’t be happier. I’m so lucky to work with the most wonderful and outstanding people. Everyone has treated me with such great kindness and respect. Being able to go out into each school in our ever growing community to work with and guide schools administrators and teachers is so amazing. I know I’m the luckiest person in the universe.
I think I’m addicted to education. After completing a Masters of Education in Technology back in 2002, I decided in June 2006 to get yet another Masters of Education in Administration. I’m learning so much about education and myself. After this is complete, I want to get my Ph.D!
As the year continued it seemed like both luck and bliss were really on my side.
In October of 2006 my husband and I were overjoyed to find out that I was pregnant with our first child. We were even happier to know that I would deliver in the summer and the timing was perfect for my job. The planning for the nursery started early and I started reading lots of baby magazines. We also decided we would wait until Thanksgiving to tell our families, especially since I was going to be having an ultrasound the day before Thanksgiving.
The day of the ultrasound arrived and I could tell by the look in the technician’s eyes that something was wrong. Our beautiful baby had stopped developing and I had suffered a miscarriage. Our perfect year had seemed to be turned upside down. I had so many questions and wondered why this happened to me. I felt like a failure.
At first it was very hard to open up to others about what had happened, I just wanted it all to go away. But as time went on I started to share my story and I realized that there are many more like me out there. The more I told other people about my miscarriage the better I started to feel, like a weight had been lifted off my shoulders. I’ve since joined a support system of other women who have lost their first babies to miscarriage. We empathize with each other, support one another and have compassion for the new women who join our group.
When I look back at 2006 I see a year of unbelievable growth and strength, both physically and emotionally. And like Maya, I hope my unique life will inspire and empower others in their personal journey of life.
I look forward to all the joy and introspection 2007 and beyond brings my way while I’m living my best life!
