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Jan 17, 2023
New House (Or: the Prequel to The Saga)
Story of how we got our house and the sheer insanity we felt trying to attempt all of this at once.
Jan 12, 2023
Jan 6, 2023
Healing of the spirit
A new heart, a new lifestyle, and lots of hope. These are the things it takes to heal.
Jan 2, 2023
So close, yet so far.
Wrestling my new addition into submission before I can leave, which sadly means a slightly extended stay.
Dec 27, 2022
Building Character
Elise’s mom here… Just for the record we are still looking at Elise and saying WOW. What a challenging, complicated and marvelous process...
Dec 22, 2022
100/1
Mom here.... Thoughts on New Heart Day 1 HER BLOOD PRESSURE IS NORMAL. Literally the first thing we each noticed this morning. The second...
Dec 22, 2022
An Amazing Day
Elise’s mom here… What an amazing day! If you follow this blog, then you already know that yesterday morning Elise got the call...
Dec 21, 2022
97, 98, 99...
An important milestone!
Dec 12, 2022
When you’ve been here sooo looong…
...How long is it??? You start setting random goals for yourself. Some of which aren't actually in your control at all: "I will get out...
Dec 2, 2022
To Those Who Wait
To you who keeps vigil with me as we wait. I keep my chin up because you do yours!
Nov 15, 2022
60 Days In*
Had a small hiccup in my time here, but overall I’m still “boring”…and that’s ok!
Oct 15, 2022
Average, but not normal
My average day in the ICU is still anything but normal!
Oct 7, 2022
Surprises!
A week of fun surprises (no, not THE surprise) has me in great spirits as I continue to learn and travel through this journey.
Sep 28, 2022
The Woman Next Door
A quick free-form journaling of what I heard coming from the room next door. I don't know what happened. But there was pain and heartbreak.
Sep 26, 2022
Normal is Relative
"Normal" hits a little different in Dickson.
Sep 23, 2022
Waiting Game
Playing the Waiting Game. 0/10 do not recommend.
Sep 14, 2022
Giant Leap Forward
LIVE from Charlotte, It’s Wednesday Morning! *insert jazz music* So, this is a good news / bad news thing. My right heart cath went...
Sep 11, 2022
Medical Procedure Bingo
I’m playing medical procedure bingo whether I wanted to or NOT!
Aug 29, 2022
The Marathon
I’ve been busy! Read about the past month and everything that’s happened.
Jul 25, 2022
Timeline of my (literal) heartache
A more detailed explanation of what’s happened so far with The Predicament.
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