About Me

In March 2009 I was diagnosed with cardiomyopathy - Heart Failure. Within two months, it progressed to end-stage. In August 2009 I had a Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) implanted to help my heart pump blood. Then in December I was placed on the heart transplant list. On January 11, 2010 a heart became available for me and I was taken to the operating room. While on the table, the surgeons found that my own heart had began to heal. I didn't get that transplant and subsequently had my LVAD removed in September 2010. Today, I have a new appreciation for life and am learning to take each day one step at a time.

Tuesday, August 25, 2009

A Great Start to the Day! (from Ray)

Great news - no more tubes (other than IVs of course)! AND Missy took her first full lap around the floor this morning!!! I arranged with my boss to work from the hospital today, so I got to stroll with her. :-)

Missy sends a big THANK YOU to all who have visited her here at OSU. You have truly been a blessing to both of us. Now that she's feeling progressively better, she'll most likely be up for more visitors. It's a good idea to call one of us first, though, just to make sure she's up for extra company.
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