My name is Shelby Leigh Morrison and I have an heart infection. I am 19 years old and have 4 years to live. I remind myself to be optimistic and live life the fullest. Even though there are days where I am in extreme pain, I keep my head high and continue to take one step forward. I will not lie, I had a pretty nice life, filled with close friends and family, though I always long for independence. So I've made this promise to myself after I graduated that I would leave this little town of Iowa, and start my journey. Although no one doesn't want me to go, I just want to see and prove to myself I can be independent even though I'm ill.
So here I am, leaving Iowa and going to Washington. I started packing the previous night, and having my last dinner with my family and have my last shopping spree with the girls. I will admit I will miss them all very much, but it is time for me to blossom my frayed wings and take off. Although I will also admit I am pretty afraid how this is going to turn out, and of the unknown. But this adventure will just make it more exciting.