One of my dreams for a very long time has been to ride on the BIG rides at the Mall of America with my niece, Lauren. I haven’t been able to go on any of the thrilling rides ever since I have been on oxygen (at least seven years). Since my surgery she has been asking when I will be able to join her. The doctors had told me I had to wait for a number of months to allow my sternum to heal before I could endure any rigorous movements. This last Wednesday, I had a dream come true! I never thought I would say I spent seven hours at the MOA riding rides but we did!!! We went on everything that we could, sometimes multiple times and we even spent an hour and a half on the obstacle course when you wear a harness and climb all the way to the ceiling of the building. I was so proud of both her and Dana as I convinced them to conquer their fears as we went on rides they weren’t very comfortable trying. I couldn’t wait to get on them. As it turns out, they ended up being all of our favorites. I even had my picture taken with SpongeBob 🙂
Then there are my sinuses. I learned I am growing a Staph infection in those little holes that could possibly be causing the slight cough I have been enduring. I have mentioned before that what ever is in the sinuses drains to the lungs. I was started on an antibiotic for a couple of weeks.
Nikki's New Lungs 
Reminds me of when you were little —- you always were climbing or hanging upside down on something.
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That is sooo awesome Nicole! Love to hear all the joy you are experiencing. You go girl!
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I love hearing how exciting Life is for you. We all take everything for granted. You make me stop and think how lucky I am. Love hearing all that you have accomplished.
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Love this (except how high that looks)!
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Get ‘er done Nikki! Another check on the Bucket List. What fun to see the sights from the top of the MOA looking down. Keep on having fun, girl! xoxo
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Love the pictures! You look so happy. ☺ xoxo.
FARRAH JENNINGS | C O U N S E L O R & V A N T A G E A D V I S OR | MINNETONKA HIGH SCHOOL | p: 952.401.5817 | f: 952.401.5814 | e: farrah.jennings@minnetonka.k12.mn.us
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Sounds like a great day! I’ve had great times with my nieces there too! Thanks for sharing Nik : )
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