Originally written on July, 11, 2024, Day 10 of the HLT Journey. As I sit here today writing this, I feel frustrated and defeated for many reasons, most of which I won’t get into. Primarily, it isn’t productive, and it isn’t pleasant. But I digress. A common phrase in my professional background and world is…

I wanted to do a quick update today. Latasha and I were up super early to start our first round of outpatient follow-ups and get into the new battle rhythm of our new normal. We will have to do this one or two times a week as the transplant doctors tweak medications and test for…

As I write this today, I never thought I would be here on day 50 of Latasha being hospitalized after her heart and double lung transplant. Fifty long emotion-filled days. Fifty days of that jarring and long, slow rollercoaster. Fifty days of unknown that felt like an eternity. But here we are! But here I…

Is it Friday? At some point, the concept of time has morphed into a time warp. Half the time, I don’t know the day of the week, let alone the date, and 50/50 on the time. So I say again, is it Friday? According to the calendar, it is. So that means Latasha is one…

Whelp… we are now 45 days into this rollercoaster of a transplant journey. That’s six weeks of high adventure, every emotion possible (some I never want to experience again), and new life experiences and friendships made. I point this out because today, it feels like light is at the end of this tunnel for the…

Today has been a bit more of the same for Latasha. More rest, walking, and waiting. Unfortunately, though, Tasha’s nausea persists, so she’s only been able to drink protein shakes. Her core strength and balance have been improving. As of this post, Tasha has walked 13 laps around the unit, which is 4,420 feet. Sixteen…

Today was a busy and productive Monday for Latasha. Although still struggling with lousy nausea, she had a decent day. Tasha has been able to walk around the unit further each time and is now primarily unassisted, which means her core strength and balance are returning. Tasha had several X-rays and a DVT ultrasound today…

After a visit from some dear friends today, I decided to do a short emotional update—a feel-good update, but emotional nonetheless. First, I cannot express the appreciation and love I have for my Air Force family at the 88th Air Base Wing. The outpouring of care and support genuinely humbles me. If you know me,…

Unfortunately, my update today isn’t a cheering one. As everyone has witnessed, Latasha’s HLT journey has been full of ups and downs, with many good and bad days. So, it shouldn’t be surprising when I say Latasha had a bad night and day filled with nausea again. The doctors do not know why, and the…

Whelp… The title says it all. There is not a lot going on here other than waiting, waiting, and more waiting. From a transplant standpoint, Latasha is doing very well, and the doctors see no sign of rejection or side effects. That’s a win we are pleased about. Did I mention we’re waiting a lot?…