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.

A “shocking” turn of events

On Friday, September 14th, I had an appointment with my cardiologist at the University of Utah. During that appointment he detected heart...

In my life I’ve witnessed miracles great and small. They’ve helped shape me. My extended family has been on my mind lately. Especially...

I have been able to continue this blog with the help of my good friend, April (who is my scribe). I am extremely grateful for her...

This was a lot harder than what I was prepared for. Many things in my day to day life have changed and become difficult. I went from...

It’s been a long road, but I’m back to blogging again. Since the transplant I’ve had unexpected challenges arise. A few days after the...

Yesterday, May 4th at 4:55pm I received a call from Stanford saying they have a possible match. I arrived at Stanford about 11:00 pm PAC....

I haven’t wanted to write a post because I didn’t have any news to share and felt that I would just sound like I was complaining, but...

On Wednesday, April 11th I made a run for it and broke out of the hospital just in time to pick Zoe up from school. It was the cutest...

It was very hard to say goodbye to Zoe this last Wednesday, April 4th. She kept saying she didn’t want us to go. I agreed with her. I...

I get to go on a spring break vacation. Not really, but I get to leave the state so I'm counting it. Because I have intermittent...