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…

Merry Christmas! Yes, it’s really me, Latasha, finally posting an update. The last week or so have brought about some changes in how I’ve been feeling, so I felt it was time to post an update from me. The biggest update is I am finally able to eat food again! I haven’t been nauseated or…

The past few days have flipped a switch, and Tasha has seemingly turned a corner. Her appetite seems to have returned with a vengeance. More importantly, she can keep it down and handle a variety of foods. Although cautiously optimistic, I think it’s important to share the small wins and celebrate them with our extended…

Yesterday, Tasha had her six-month HDL post-transplant check-up and bronchoscopy (lung biopsy) at Cleveland Clinic, a crucial step in monitoring her progress and ensuring her body is adapting well to her new heart and lungs. We’re thrilled to share that the preliminary results show no signs of rejection! The graft is strong, the organs are…

The past few months have been a whirlwind, full of challenges and triumphs. Every day has brought new emotions, testing our strength and resilience. Tasha has faced this journey with incredible courage, overcoming emotional, physical, and spiritual battles that most can only imagine. Today, we find ourselves back at the Cleveland Clinic for Tasha’s six-month…

As I sit here on Thanksgiving Day, thinking about past and future holidays, I find myself filled with more emotions than I can process. Some are good, and some are bad, but I am working hard to focus on the good. Honestly, I’ve been dreading today because it has always been a joyous and significant…

It’s been a long couple of weeks, and I’m late updating this because I’m exhausted, but Tasha is home again. We got home for good Thursday afternoon, and everything seems pretty good so far. Tasha is able to drink full liquids (shakes and soups) now and has been able to consume a good amount of…

It’s been a long week of hurrying up and waiting for Tasha. The good news is that the POP procedure seems to have helped her intake more fluids and reduced vomiting, for now. Tasha has a long, slow road ahead of her to get through clear liquids, full liquids, puréed foods, and soft pallet foods…

A quick surgical update. This morning at 6:50 a.m., they took Tasha back to do a Gastric Per Oral Endoscopic myotomy (G-POEM), aka POP surgery. In short, the surgery surgically opens the pylorus, the connector tube between the stomach and small intestines, with an incision and stitching to keep it relaxed and open for better…

Today, Tasha and I returned to Cleveland Clinic to address her urgent lack of calories and stomach issues. As I suspected, they admitted her for the foreseeable future as they devised a care plan. The short of the long is that she still can’t get oral nutrition, and the feeding tube won’t stay in place…