02/23/2026
Finally home and settling into recovery! 🏠 It’s definitely been a bit tougher than I anticipated. Recovery is going well, though the 'tired' is very real! 😴 Keeping things simple and taking care of myself. It’s a process, but I’m getting there. I’m celebrating the small wins: walking, showering, and getting around on my own. Turns out recovery is a full-time job. Taking it one slow step at a time. Slow and steady wins the race. 🐢 Ready for all the naps now. Thank you for all the good vibes! ✨ A special Thank you to my younger sister Karlyn Exantus Taylor for stepping up and taking such great care of me and being my personal nurse in and out of the hospital! My Dad, Nicodeme Herard. He has a lot on his plate and still managed to run between the 2 hospitals to check on both patients while putting out fires. My Aunt & Uncle, Yvrose & Ricot Augustin They are amazing and I don't know how they managed to take care of everyone! My Mommy, Yveline Herard. Although she couldn't be there in person she checked in on me everyday! I felt her presence and that was enough to relax me. is so important and just when I thought i would have to face this alone they proved that I was never alone. I'm getting emotional just writing this post! I love you all beyond words. Before I go, one more shout out to Glo Godfrey and family for taking such great care of my sweet girl, EssieMei. They love on her and spoil her like she was their dog. For that I will be forever grateful. I don't let just anyone watch my dog. I was at peace knowing she was at her 2nd home being well taken care of (spoiled) and genuinely loved on. Dr. Stacy Sims Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I just can't say it enough. When I 1st came to your office I met with a Dr that had no bedside manners and I was SCARED. But from the moment I met you I knew God sent you. You were patient, making sure I understood everything. Most importantly, you have FAITH! That was a word you said a few times and just confirmed you were sent by God (& my grandmother). You answered all my questions, no matter how many times I asked the same question or how silly it was.l, like will my stomach stay big or am I pretty. Even after su
