Introduction

   Let Me Introduce Myself

    Hey, everybody! I just started my very first blog. I'm not exactly sure what I'm doing yet, so I guess I'll just start with telling you a little bit about myself.
    My name is Lisa Neufeld and I am 26 years old. I am the youngest of 7 children: 4 sisters and 2 brothers. I also have 25 amazingly wonderful, lovable nieces and nephews; 12 nieces and 13 nephews, to be exact.
    I was born with a condition called Spina Bifida. Which is a congenital defect of the spine in which part of the spinal cord and its meninges are exposed through a gap in the backbone. It often causes paralysis of the lower limbs, and sometimes mental handicap (which I don't have). I also have hydrocephalus, also known as water on the brain, and when I was a few days old, I think, Surgeons had to insert a shunt into my head to guide the extra cerebral spinal fluid to my stomach. I had surgery to close the opening in my back when I was just a day old. Since then I've had several surgeries to help me get the best chance at life. :)
    My wonderful parents have both gone Home to be with the Lord a few years ago now. My mom passed away March 28th 2011 and my dad passed away August 12, 2013. Life has surely been difficult without their guidance, but I've learned to rely on the Lord more for everything. I've struggled with my faith as well since they've passed, mainly because of stupid decisions I've made that I thought I'd never make.
    Anyway, on with my story. I moved out on my own for the first time in December of last year. Again, it was a test of my faith, and God has been more than faithful, as always, with supplying all my needs.
    My hobbies/passions include listening to music, I do that all day, every day; and photography. I'll post pictures that I've taken as time goes on. I'm hoping to get more clients for my photography business, but it's slow going.
    Wow! I think that's all for now, so until next time, may the Lord be with you and bless you above and beyond what you ever thought possible.