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.
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- 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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