Back to the real world!

First day back to work was... fun! Missing a week of work is always hard to come back to. Good thing I have great coworkers to help me get back on track. As most of you know this past week wasn't easy for me but it was much better with all of my family and friends! I don't know how I will ever repay everyone back but I do know I will be there for them no matter what! Yesterday I got the iphone 5s... the best part of the deal was I didn't have to pay for it! I didn't realize that AT&T would buy my old iphone.  I don't know about you but i'm really excited! A lot of people have asked me why I didn't get the 6 and personally I like to be a generation behind so then all the kinks and stuff are worked out of the generation behind the new one. So far I really like all the new features I definitely  think the camera is much better on this one! With the new phone change and hospital visits there is also a lot of other changes happening in my life! I can't wait to announce my next BIG adventure!! Keep an eye out for the blog Titled "BIG Heart and LOTS of Love." I hope everyone enjoyed their weekend and I hope everyone has something that they are looking forward to!!   -Kelsey

Homeward bound!

I'm headed home from my hospital stay! Sadly I didn't have a seizure while I was in the hospital. I'm getting put back onto my anti-seizure medication and my parents are keep a good watch on me! Every person is different when they get off their meds. Some can have a seizure a hour after they stop and others can take up to a month! I do have some bruising and lovely red spots on my face but I definitely have looked worse. Thank you again to everyone who came to see me, called me, and text. This wasn't an easy process to go through! I'm very blessed to have such an amazing support group! I will be doing a lot of sleeping this weekend so thank goodness my Sooners aren't playing!! I hope everyone enjoys their weekend!! ~Kelsey

Day 1 ✓

Good Morning,

So far on my journey I have not had a seizure. I got into my room yesterday around 12:30. My hair is looking GOOD right now! I think I'm trying to set a new fashion trend!! I mean braids and wires in your hair is in, right? Thank goodness I have wonderful and humorist nurses taking care of me. I had an EEG done yesterday a little bit after they took me off of  my anti-seizure medication. I also stayed up until 2 a.m. because they are wanting me sleep deprived. Which was a little tricky but I did it! The hardest part so far had to been giving blood at 2 in the morning. Not my favorite thing in the world! I had a lot of visitors yesterday though! That was very nice and helped the time past! I'm not sure what all will happen today but I will make sure to check in with everyone! Thank you for reading and being such great supporters!!     -Kelsey

It's almost here!

I thought I would give everyone an update on my hospital stay! We have had the date changed around a few time but I will officially be starting my video monitoring at St. Anthony's this up coming Monday, September 22. I have a lot of mixed emotions but thats normal. I have been on the waiting list for awhile and glad they were able to get me in early to get the process started. I will make sure to write as much as I can and explain the different test I am going through. Visiter are welcome just please try to let me know when you are visiting so I can make sure I'm not in a test. I will have a weird sleeping schedule but most afternoons I should be free. Don't worry I know my goofy personality will still be shining through all my cords and hook ups. I really appreciate all the kind words and support through the last 9 months. I have a strong support system and I know this up coming week wont be easy for them either. With that said if you would please just say a prayer for all of us I would appreciate that! Thank you!! -Kelsey

Mark 12:30

Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.

Mr. Peanut

Last night I got the privilege to have a long talk with an old friend. Sometimes when you think people are drifting out of your life an old friend appears. This friend and I, we didn't have a bad ending or anything our life's just got busy and little out of control. We had kept running into each other around town and laughed because we blamed each other for following one another. I learned that we both are in that stage of our life's where we are growing up but not all of our friends are doing the same. I have so many stories from high school about us. The main one that sticks out the most is at the end of my senior year we had to act out someone in the classroom and everyone had to guess who we were. With out even know we tried to be each other. It was very comical. When it came to acting me out he was very dramatic, laughed a lot, and used his hands while he was talking. If you know me that was pretty spot on. We had tons of nicknames for each other and always watched each others backs. We were drama kids so we all spent a lot of time together and got really close. We had many late night play practices and of course the annual IHOP trips after show nights. In class we had a lot of laughs and tears. We saw each other stressed, happy, sad, and everything else you can think of. There was the typical who is dating who gossip and "she said what about me?" talks. We were like a small family and of course I was the mother of group. I love memories like this... memories that are tucked way back there but when they reappear sometimes they are even funnier than what they were at the time. Don't be afraid to check on an old friends. You truly never know what will happen just by giving someone a call or even texting them. I have truly been blessed when it comes to friends.

On another note I had a wild idea to Audition for the OKC Thunder's Storm Chasers. The audition was amazing and I met a lot of wonderful people. I didn't make the team but I did learn that I miss acting and being in front of crowds. I have to remind myself sometimes that you are never to old to still follow your dreams. It takes hard work but believe me it is worth it in the end even if you don't make it. I now I went out and tried my best! I also know that God has this amazing plan for my life and I don't even know the half of it. Do you have a dream? An old friend you want to check on? Just do it! Don't be afraid of the outcome! You won't know anything until you try!

Be our guest!

Hello, My name is Whitlee Shrum. Kelsey Shrum is my sweet sweet sister. Several weeks ago I suggested she have guest post for her ever so sincere blog. I am honored to be the first person to be asked to write for her. Kelsey’s blog is one of the most honest and open-minded blogs I’ve read. She doesn’t try to sell you something, or make you see things her way. She gives you a story and ask you to contemplate how your life is going, what kind of person you are. She’s real with everyone, she always has been.

Growing up with Kelsey as a sister of course has had its ups and downs. We are sisters after all. We have always had a love and irritation for each other. But I believe the best sisters always do at some point in their lives. I could fill a thousand pages about all of our crazy adventures, choreographed dances, late night talks, and bathroom pictures. But I really want to talk about my Sister’s heart. If you read her blog, or know her personally, then you already know about pieces of her heart. You’ve probably read how she stands up for people who can’t stand up for themselves. How she has a heart for God, dogs, and children. She’s a true fighter, and one of the few people I truly see as a strong person. She’s already had so many trials in her short, wonderful life. My sister is kind, loving, and passionate. She would literally give anyone the shirt off her back. She always thinks of other people before herself, and she’s that girl who ALWAYS remembers special dates. Grandparent’s day? She’s on top of it. Draw a picture for a stranger day? She’s got that too! (Ok, maybe I made that one up… but you get the point!) Kelsey is simply a thoughtful, loving person. She has a good heart. I’m proud to call her Sister.

Kelsey wanted me to tell you all a story, but I couldn’t pick just one. I wanted to paint you a picture of the kind of person Kelsey is, the type of heart she has. Do you have someone in your life that has such a pure heart? Are you this kind of an example to someone else? I think we all can strive to have a good heart.

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Are you my Mother?

I have noticed the older that I get the more I look like my mom. I have always had people tell me that I look like her but now I'm having complete strangers come up to me and ask if my mom works at the tag agency. My mom is one of the bravest people I know. She has put up with a lot when it comes to my sister and I. My sister acts just like her and I look like her and act like my dad. You know that had to be fun raising us. If you know my mom then you know she will always tell you what she thinks even if you asked for her opinion or not. She has wiped away my tears and made me feel better when I was sick. She has stuck by my side and watched me go through all of God's journeys that he has sent me through. She has got on to me when I messed up and showed me how to fix my mistakes. I am truly blessed to have a mom who loves me and takes care of me. The older I get I also notice how many kids don't have a mother. This is something very hard for me to swallow. In my little world I have a lot moms. Women who have just volunteered to be good role models for me and love me by choice. I can't imagine growing up not having my mom who took me shopping, helped me memorize lines for a play, listen to me sing all through out the day, encourage me to keep smiling, feed me, ask me whats wrong, and all of the small things that most of the time I don't think about. I'm not afraid to say that I am spoiled! I love my mom more than I could ever explain. I could never repay her for all of the thing she has taught me or actually bought me. If I could take in every child who didn't have a mom, or even a parent, I would!! My Dad has always said if kids where like homeless dogs we would have a ton of them! I know we all have our own little worlds but today I ask for you to pray for these kids who do not have a mom to take care of them and love them like I have been so incredibly blessed with. God answers BIG prayers!! Don't be afraid to pray for something that you don't think could happen. Have you told your mom that you love her? Appreciate her? Miss her? Something to think about…. No matter who your "mom" might be make sure they know how much they mean to you!

Thank You!

Good afternoon,

I hope everyone had a fun and safe weekend! I got the privilege this Labor Day weekend to help my sister move into her house and spend time with my cousin Bridget and her new family! Today I just want to take a moment and thank everyone who has read my blog. I am beyond impressed with all the feed back I have gotten from everyone. When I felt like God was telling me to start a blog I never thought I would have this many people reading it or have so many friends and family respond to it. I really appreciate all of the encouraging words I have received from everyone. God is moving mountains in my life right now and I can not wait for this next big adventure. Always listen to God. You might feel like what he is telling you to do is impossible but with God EVERYTHING is possible!! Sometimes it takes baby steps or a lot of hard work but the outcome is always worth it. Thank you all again and I can not wait to share more about what God is doing in my life. Keep reading because I'm going to start a few new things when it comes to my blog. One thing for example is I'm going to have guess writers to write a few stories. If you are interested in writing a post please feel free to ask! I hope everyone has a fantastic week!!!                        -Kelsey


Just a fun pic from my weekend!!