I’m hoping to use this blog to connect with others who share a similar situation, to keep family and friends updated, and as a journal for my daughter.

Bruised but not broken

This last week I had my heart ablation. To be honest I'm not a fan of all these procedures and sometimes I wonder if they are necessary...

I have good news. I'm excited to say that my heart is still in sinus rhythm and I can tell a difference. I feel wonderful. I'M LIVIN' THE...

Steroids are wicked. It amazes me how I can feel so many strong emotions within a few short minutes. It's very possible I have been a bit...

This week has been one for the books. Many of you know that is was surprisingly discovered, especially where I wasn't showing any signs...

I would like to introduce you to my Stanford care and support team. These individuals have gone above and beyond to manage my care. They...

I feel as if things are FINALLY starting to calm down at the Smith house. I've managed to decrease my weekly ER or hospital visits as...

A quick update. On Friday, I had my feeding tube removed. I had a lot of discomfort and pain for a couple days, but now I'm rid of it and...

On Saturday, October 27th I celebrated my 38th birthday. When medical staff hear that I have lived 37.5 years without any surgeries, they...

I have so many mixed emotions when I look at these pictures. The first picture was taken after my stroke and the second picture was taken...

The last couple weeks have not gone as planned. I was finally released from the hospital, but not without many battle wounds. In order to...