Lifesavers for Latasha

Although late, Tasha and I are wishing everyone a Happy New Year. May it be filled with love, opportunities, challenges for growth, and gratitude for blessings and the things we can control.
This is ever so important and relevant for me because 2024 was one of the most challenging years I’ve faced. I’ve struggled with accepting the good, the bad, and the ugly. I’ve struggled with faith. I’ve doubted my own strength and resilience. I’ve fought the unfightable. And I’ve had rage and anger resurface from fears and traumas I thought were gone.
But…
I have grounded myself in gratitude and love for Tasha and those close to me.
That gratitude has driven me to continue pushing and seeing the miracles that have opened up a new future for Team Warner.
I mentioned challenges. Well, that’s because this transplant recovery rollercoaster isn’t done, and if I’m honest, it never will be. Tasha’s nausea and vomiting came back with a vengeance after her care team started her back on her full dosages of medication. This has been hard for both of us for different reasons, but primarily because it felt like we have taken 10 steps backward.
In some ways, it feels cruel because we get to see and feel what the new future can hold for us, and then it is ripped away. I know I may seem dramatic, but the trauma from the past six months is deep and genuine.
We know her body will regain new homeostasis and adjust over time, but I’m not exactly the most patient person, and that has driven a lot of my frustrations.
To be clear, this isn’t a post about me having a pity party. It’s about the reality of the transplant journey and the fact that it is never over. It’s a war full of many campaigns and phases. We will win and lose battles along the way. There will be casualties and losses.
But…
We forge ahead with gratitude, and I will continue to seek out those opportunities for joy and wins. We will face each challenge with fierceness and strength and hopefully learn the lessons set forth by God to learn and be better.
To that end, I challenge anyone reading this to show grace, empathy, love, and grit in their own lives, lead by example, and help those around them grow and thrive.
Until next time, thank you for your continued support and love.

Ps. Thank you for all the great Christmas Cards.