Why is travel important to me?

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First of all let me begin by explaining something. Apart from the amazing experience of 2 weeks exploring India, I want you to know that I’m not looking for a free holiday. This trip has far more meaning and travel is so important to me. Those of you that know me and have read a little of my story know that I have suffered terribly for the last 17 years with Lyme disease including almost dying of heart failure due to the bacteria damaging my heart muscle.

 

By pushing myself everyday I managed to live some semblance of a life albeit in pain for most of that time. About 6 years ago shortly after meeting the man of my dreams Mister Lavin my jaw had become so damaged by the bacteria that I required surgery to break and widen my jaw. You can imagine how traumatic that was to an already weakened immune system and my body finally had enough and gave up. I wasn’t able to keep my career as a medical scientist and instead swapped my life for one of extreme pain unable to leave my bed with over 100 daily symptoms and regular paralysis. My lovely Mister Lavin often had to carry me where I needed to go and spoon feed me because I didn’t have the strength to hold a spoon.

 

Needless to say life was pretty miserable and I wasn’t sure how long I could continue like that. Fortunately a very good friend of mine was determined to get me help and she and my family fundraised tirelessly to raise the money that I needed for a revolutionary stem cell treatment in Germany that would begin to restore my immune system and undo most of the damage caused by 17 years of lyme disease.

 

How does travel impact your life?

The upshot is that I’m getting my life back and I’m determined to never take life for granted again and make every moment count! After years spent confined to my bedroom I want to see the world. Really see it and soak it in.  You will never meet a girl who will appreciate it more. Travel for me is not just a luxury or a whim. Traveling is good for the soul. It is important for your mental health and it is so important to open your mind and see how other cultures live their lives.



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