Author Archives: NikkisNewLungs

I haven’t posted for a while and I have a lot to fill you in with. I will do that in the next couple of days. For now though, if you happen to be watching the morning news tomorrow, Thursday, … Continue reading →

For the first time in nine years, I stepped on the ice without oxygen! It felt amazing! It was such a special moment. My mom, dad, brother and Travis all came to the rink to watch. It was incredible to … Continue reading →

Today I had my first doctors appointment of 2015. The year is starting off with a bang! Just like in the story of The Tortoise and the Hare, slow and steady wins the race, I’m in it for the long … Continue reading →

We had a wonderful Christmas at our house. Unfortunately, we missed out on a few family members during the holiday. My bother and Travis’ mom caught the awful crud that has been circulating. We missed John, Colleen, & Dennis but … Continue reading →

I have a lot to fill you in with. I have spent the last couple of weeks being busy as ever. I have been able to enjoy so much! It started with a couple of holiday parties a couple of … Continue reading →

My niece and I will be waving to all of you after the weather during the 6 PM news cast aired on Kare11 this evening.   You should see us around 6:25!

Thank you all for the tremendous outpouring of support for my annual Birthday Toys for Tots Drive. Some people have dropped off toys at the house and some have sent checks. I’ve had a couple of requests to send an … Continue reading →

Paint this picture in your head: Imagine, it is cloudy outside, cool but not cold. Quiet with no one else around. A serene setting. You plan to take a walk while adding some jogging intervals. You start to jog. After a … Continue reading →

When one of your transplant surgeons asks if you would speak at a conference, you don’t even need to think about it, you say yes. I was honored to be asked by Dr. Loor to share my story at the … Continue reading →

For the first time since my transplant, which was over a year ago, I don’t need to go to the clinic for blood work for a whole two weeks! That’s right, I have still been going to the clinic at … Continue reading →