On Tuesday of this week, Chris and I headed back up to Cleveland for all-day appointments at Cleveland Clinic on Wednesday. We started out with blood work. Here we are sitting in the waiting area. Next, we climbed the stairs to the second floor for my chest x-ray. These are the stairs that you have…

Happy belated holidays to everyone! I had wanted to write this post on Christmas Day, but, of course, as my luck would have it, I have been sick since Dec. 22. Today is the first day since then that I have felt somewhat back to normal. Chris and I were able to spend the holidays…

It’s been a while since I’ve done an update. I can sit here and make many excuses, but if I am honest, I am just worn out and haven’t wanted to write, face reality, or reflect on my frustrations.  Anyhow, I want to wish everyone a merry Christmas and a blessed New Year.  To more…

Today marks one year and three months since my heart and double lung transplant. Since my last update, I had another endoscopy and more follow-up appointments. The endoscopy in August was to check for any physical issues to my stomach that could be causing the issues I have been having. Everything looks fine, though, so…

It’s hard to believe today marks one year since I had my heart and double lung transplant. Some days, it feels like yesterday; other days, it feels like an eternity ago. I will start by saying I still think of and am grateful to my organ donor. I have yet to receive a reply from…

Today marks one of the most profound, terrifying, stressful, and miraculous days of my life. One year ago, Tasha received the call that she had been blessed with the gift of life—a new heart and two healthy lungs. That moment began a journey unlike anything I could have ever imagined. Even now, I’m still processing…