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…

It’s been a while since I’ve shared an update—mainly because this chapter of our healing journey has been heavy, and at times, nearly unbearable. I’ve struggled to find the words that feel honest without sounding angry or defeated. This week, Latasha and I returned to the Cleveland Clinic for her one-year post-transplant biopsy and lab…

Happy May, everyone! Yesterday marked 10 months since my transplant. I am still dealing with vomiting. We think it’s from one of my anti-rejection medications. The doctors are still trying to adjust the dosage. They monitor the level of this medication through my blood work. One week, the level will be stable; the next week,…

It’s hard to believe it’s been eight months since my transplant. I had another bronchoscopy towards the end of February. There are still no signs of organ rejection, which is great news. The doctors restarted some of the medications they stopped when I was vomiting so much. So, I am trying to adjust to those…

February 1 marked seven months since my heart and double lung transplant. I think my stomach issues have finally resolved as I haven’t had any nausea or vomiting since early January. I now am eating regular foods with no problems. I am so happy to be on the other side of that, especially since I…

Today, Tasha and I went out for a date night at one of Tasha’s favorite restaurants, Melting Pot. It felt like a monumental shift in progress since she had a slight setback with medication side effects. Ever so slowly, it feels like life is shifting toward a new normal with less angst. Yesterday, Tasha ventured…