We are feeling as if the weeks are flying by, but I think it’s because we are forced to live day by day. With an impending major surgery on the horizon, we are trying to capitalize on everything, such as time to do projects, the nice weather to do things as a family, and time…
When meeting with the surgeon last week, he told me that I could live a normal life again. A normal life. When he said that, I started to tear up, but in reality, I had no idea what I was tearing up about because truthfully speaking, I have never known normal. And who has? What…
This year has had us on our toes, but even more so, on our knees. It really should have come as no shock when we learned that my heart had taken a decline this year. After learning that heart surgery was imminent, it brought some relief, knowing that the waiting period was ending. Since I…
A nap. When you hear the word “nap,” what is the first thing that comes to mind? For me, it’s honestly the word lazy. Forgive me for saying that, but for some reason, that is the first word that came to mind after I thought of the word “nap.” Now if you are a napper,…
When have you had a hard time accepting reality? When have you pushed aside the truth about your situation, only to find it scream at you later? I am not very good at letting anything slow me down. Just ask my husband. I am great at pushing through until whatever I am fighting against, pushes…
One step closer to getting the ole ticker fixed! Today I had a heart catheterization in preparation for my open heart surgery in the future. Unfortunately we still do not have a date, due to the fact that I have to meet with the surgeon yet (which now isn’t until August 21), but after today,…
