8/21/15 Visit

I know I am months late posting but I  finally have some time to  catch up.

Since my last post a lot has happened. My manager resigned from the bridal store. I was soon promoted to manager and was crazy enough to take on a second job with the owner of the bridal store at her home health care business. That didn't last long though. A few months later I resigned and am back to being at home. However, I have seemed to stay just as busy.

We celebrated my one year heart birthday in Orlando Florida. Where my parents surprised us with a water park, sea world and bush garden tickets. It was probably the happiest I had been in a long time. My whole family came. All the siblings were together and it was the most fun. I rode lots of roller coasters and went on a bunch water slides. I am very lucky to have such a supportive family. I love them dearly.

                                                              Celebrating 1 Year










Sibling Love







Dewon and I have also decided to adopt. So, after a month of paperwork and home visits we are officially home study approved. We are working with an agency now to be matched with a newborn, hopefully soon! Shout out to my previous manager Candi who helped us through the process. Now we wait, which we are very used to doing.

We went on family reunion cruise with Dewon's family. It was a lot of fun. Plus, my first time being able to leave the country in over six years. However apparently I had too much fun because when we got back I was admitted to the hospital. I couldn't breathe well and was told I was retaining fluid again. A few days of lasix and rest and now I am back home. Back to life as we know it.



Back to my August visit. This trip was different. I went by myself. Dewon had to work so I went alone. However, my donors mom came into town and we got to share more of her son's memories. She also was kind enough to accompany me to my appointments the next day. It was good for my soul. I got to read cards and learn more about the people who have his other organs. It's amazing how many people he saved and helped. He is a true hero in my eyes. My appointments were the same and they seemed to go by quickly. My biopsy was easy and the results were good. They tweaked a few meds and I was on my way back home.

Well that pretty much sums up life to this point.