At this time on this date in 2013 we were sitting in a hospital, getting ready to be transferred via ambulance to another hospital. All we knew at that moment was that Lauren suffered a large seizure and the CT was showing something in her brain. As adults you remember the date, the time, the sights and sounds. And then there's the nervousness and the fear. Lauren remembers some of it but not the date in particular. In AVM and aneurysm support groups today is called her "annieversary". On this day 6 years ago, Lauren woke up as a regular 6 year old. Hours later everything changed and this journey started. My stubborn little 6 year old has proven herself to be kind, empathetic, and wise beyond her years over the last 6 years. She's experienced stuff that no kid should go through. She understands that the AVM can kill her....and she smiles and lives her life. In short, she's a bit of a bad ass and we could all learn something from her. GoFundMe link in bio if you'd like to donate to Lauren's Journey. #LaurensJourney #ACureforLauren #avmawareness #AVM #arteriovenousmalformation #onehill (at Paradise Hills, Henderson) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsuFWjsnjbH/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1xcae5zsorww9