Mom says hi

Day 2

She is doing wonderful..she sat in a chair for a bit today and writes and writes and writes. She still has ventilator in so she gets frustrated cause she has so much to say. The hope us that she gets the tube out tomorrow. Nurse said that she is initiating the breaths..which is great and the machine is just assisting! They will keep decreasing the amount the machine assists her!
I cant tell you how proud we are of her. She is soooo strong! We love you momma!!! <3

Day one with new lungs

Just went back up to see mom after a much needed nap and she looks fantastic. She woke up and wanted so badly to say something and attempted sign language we came to the conclusion she wanted dad back in the room. So he came back in and got her to relax a little. Its so hard because she wants you to stay with her..but she gets aggitated because she wants to visit. So after several hand kisses and forehead kisses we left so she could just relax! Doctor says her new lungs are beautiful, and that she is doing remarkably well! We knew she was a tough lady but wow!!
Love you mom and happy happy happy mothers day!

Done!!

Just got the last call...They started the surgery at 2:30 a.m., then called us at about 4:45 and said her old lungs were out and they were getting ready to start the new. They just called at 6:30 and said they were closing her and she was off life support. The lungs were working on their own...so great! She will still have the breathing tube, but that's ok. They will take her into ICU at 9, and im not sure how long. Will update again soon!

At the hospital!!

Well I came to SLC to see mom and dad for mothers day..and we went to go to dinner at Joes crab shack..and no kidding as soon as we ordered drinks...SHE GOT THE CALL. So off we went, got here in no time.  Super nervous, super anxious, super... well everything! Derek, Melissa and families are on their way. And dad...well he's pacing, but hanging in there! They say the surgery will take 8-10 hours..but I will definitely keep you all posted as this unfolds. Say a quick prayer for her! Love ya all!

Mothers Day Weekend

Hey all,

Brandon, the boys, and I are getting excited for our long weekend...We decided to take Friday and Monday off and stay with mom and dad in SLC for Mothers Day.  And Melissa and Juan are coming Sunday and leaving Monday (darn work anyways).  Derek, Sheena and the kids are going the week after (i believe).  We are attempting to go monthly, hopefully it works out that way. 

I would like to thank the Golf Course for their donations.  I am taking that with me this weekend to give to them.  (It was a secret but...oops i might have mentioned it :-x )

Heres a little quote that i believe whole heartedly:

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Week One in SLC

Hello friends and family.  First let me say that I know now why we live in Idaho!!!  These people are crazy. lol

I’m not exactly sure how the stars got lined up the way they did, but when we bought the 5^th wheel last summer, the time seemed right to start setting the stage for retirement.  We really kind of expected to go a little further south than SLC, at least for the winter, though.  Little did we know…..!!!  Also last summer, we sold 5 acres of ground and paid off all of the credit cards.   Again, little did we know…..!!!  What I can definitely say now is that had these things not occurred, I’m not sure we’d be here now, able to retire earlier than planned, and have a place to live without trying to rent an apartment on a fixed income.  So…in spite of my illness, we are blessed as well. 

Anyway, we’ve been in SLC for nearly a week.  Between running back and forth from the hospital to getting our 5^th wheel live-in ready (vs. camping ready), to arranging for new oxygen deliveries and swapping out equipment, it’s been kind of a busy week.  We’ve started Support Group classes and I’ve had my orientation with my pulmonary therapist.  I’ll be going to exercise three times a week at the hospital which should be interesting since I can’t walk to the bathroom very easy.  I do what I can though in order to be as strong as I can be for the transplant surgery.  I just pray that the “call” comes sooner rather than later. 

Dan and I both are trying to get into some kind of a routine and get our “stuff” where it needs to be in this temporary home.  It’s harder than one would think, but I expect it will all work out, until then, we both feel a little unsettled. There is a golf course just up the road that Dan has tried out a couple of times.  I'm glad, he needs to get away and relax once in a while.  

Well, that’s about it for now.  Hugs and kisses to you all!