As the year came to an end, many celebrities shared their thoughts about the year. Bindi Irwin also shared many moments that made her year very special.
In an Instagram post shared on December 29, 2023, she reflected on her sweetest memories, highlighting her favorite moments of the year with her loved ones, including her husband Chandler Powell and their two-year-old daughter.
The footage features various adventures with her husband and her daughter and also highlights her favorite moments of the year. In the video, she shows her moments from her trip to the Disneyland. Bindi also shared the glimpses her mother, Terri Irwin, and her brother, Robert Irwin, at the annual Steve Irwin Gala that happened in November this year.
Bindi captioned the post
2023 changed the trajectory of my entire life. I will forever live in awe and gratitude for this year of validation. With all my heart, thank you to the people I love so dearly who gave me the opportunity to embark on a new beginning. You mean everything to me,” the caption concluded.
In response to her video, many commented and wished her a great year ahead. Her mother made a heartfelt comment on the post
So much will change in 2023. You conquered endometriosis, tackled many conservation projects, and best of all, Grace is growing up to be such a brilliant and beautiful little girl.” Terri, 59, wrote. “I love you all dearly, and I’m incredibly excited for the adventures to come in 2024!
Her husband also came in support of his wife and expressed his excitement for even more endometriosis-free adventures with Bindi. He also emphasized his wish to watch her bloom more and more.
Bindi Irwin spoke about her endometriosis diagnosis
In August, Bindi Irwin revealed that she had been diagnosed with endometriosis. She said that she had long suffered from excruciating fatigue and nausea. She has consulted many doctors and undergone countless tests to find out her disease.
She was tested for every possible disease, from ulcers to cancer.
In 2022, when she was trying to climb a hill with her daughter, she felt a sudden and severe pain, which eventually caused her to fall down the hill. It was Irwin’s closest friend, who previously had endometriosis, asked her to do the laparoscopy tests.
She was wondering if this test also failed and she would have to be more afraid because almost all the tests for many major diseases were done by her. After she nearly gave up hope, the procedure confirmed that Irwin has endometriosis. It is a reproductive condition in which uterine tissue grows outside of the uterus, which causes cramping and chronic diseases.
In the laparoscopy, they found that she had 37 lesions and a cyst on her ovary, which was eventually removed via surgery.
It was a very gradual recovery and a life-changing one for her and her family. She said that being able to do her child’s basic things is what excites her more after the recovery.
It’s not like a light switch, but every week I feel like I’m able to do a little bit more. Now I wake up in the morning, and I don’t have to take anti-nausea medicine or have my heat pack. Being able to go for a walk with my daughter and not feeling like I have to throw up in the bushes is just wild to me.
She has fully recovered from the disease and thinks that this is her second chance to live. She had also gone on many holidays after that. The most memorable one for her is taking her two-year-old daughter to Disneyland.
In the photos shared on Instagram, the little one was seen with her mother and father, who is also an Australian zookeeper. The child was having a wonderful vacation in the magic land for every Disney lover.
The year 2023 has healed the whole family, and Bindi’s recovery will be the most important thing in their life that happened this year.