I love sushi but I was told that I had to wait at least six months after transplant before I could eat it again. While my white blood cell count was low I didn’t want to chance eating raw fish. Since my numbers are finally in the normal range, Travis and I went out Friday night and gorged ourselves on the slippery little suckers. We thoroughly enjoyed it (it had been just as long for Travis since he had sushi too), it was so delicious being able to satisfy a craving. 
It keeps getting better! My walking pace that is. Back in January I mentioned that I was pounding out the miles at a 28.5 minute mile pace. I amazed myself today when I took Rosie for a walk. It was snowing out yet the sun was shining, I decided I would try jogging outside versus on the treadmill. I used the app on my phone called Runkeeper that uses GPS to record my speed, distance, pace, etc. I couldn’t believe it when the app told me I covered 1.61 miles in 28:01 minutes. I hit a new personal best with my 17:31 minute per mile pace!!
Nikki's New Lungs 
You blow me away, Nik.
I’m finally seeing your updates! You were thrown over into a different Google “category” that I never look at, but now you’ve been retrieved so I see you in my Primary emails. More info than you care to know, but I’m just so happy to see what you are up to and that things are good!!!
I didn’t realize you couldn’t eat sushi. That had to be tough…but now we should make plans to eat it with you guys:)
xxoxo
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Thanks Mickey! Let’s plan dinner soon, sushi sounds delicious!
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So cool that it’s all progressing so well! If you don’t already enjoy it, try the Toro or the Salmon sashimi (bottom cut). Love to enjoy it WITH you and the TrapMan sometime!!
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Thanks Habibi, I do love the Toro! Hopefully this summer we can eat it together! Miss you.
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Such great milestones! I’m not so sure about the sushi ( I have a sour look on my face). Way to go transplant team and a very determined and disciplined recipient!
xoxo
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I can see your sour look. It was delicious though 🙂
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Wow you are just one determined girl. Good for you. I love to hear about your progress. Keep up the good work.
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Thank you Peggy. Congratulations on your new grandson!
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Yay for you Nikki!! Keep up the great work!! You are surely an inspiration to so many my dear!!
Ellen
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Thank you so much Ellen. Hope to see you soon.
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Way to go Nikki! Love hearing the progress. You are and always have been the most upbeat and positive person I have ever met! Hope to see you soon! Continued Blessings to you!
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You are so sweet. Let’s do lunch again soon!
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