Author Archives: NikkisNewLungs

Dana, Lauren, and I stopped by the LifeSource office today. The reason we were there was because my sweet little niece,  Lauren, decided to raise funds for Lifesource for her birthday.  Since her birthday was so soon after Christmas, she … Continue reading →

I think highly about my donor and their family today as I celebrate seven months since my surgery, it is hard to believe that much time has passed already. Unfortunately, along with this exciting news I have some bad news. … Continue reading →

If you like beer, I have an event for you. This coming Friday, March 28th, at 7:00p.m. the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is hosting the first Minneapolis Brewer’s Ball. It is a simple philosophy, show up at the TCF stadium, spend … Continue reading →

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. … Continue reading →

We had fun celebrating the “People who have to work on Monday so we celebrate on Saturday” version of the green holiday over the weekend. I have not felt well enough the last few years to join in the festivities … Continue reading →

Yesterday we were at another funeral for another great lady. This time it was Travis’ great aunt (his grandmother’s sister). The priest on Thursday mentioned they had some sort of “sister act” going on since they passed away within a … Continue reading →

Monday was great health wise but it was also a very sad day, Travis’ grandmother passed away. She was a wonderful, sweet, kind, funny, costume wearing, dancing kinda lady. She is loved by her family and her community and you … Continue reading →

Today marks the six month anniversary of my surgery. It is astonishing what I am able to do in such a short amount of time. I jump roped forty jumps the other day and wasn’t out of breath! I could … Continue reading →

Sure getting a chance to use our snowshoes with all the snow we have been getting! Last Saturday five of us walked across the lake to our friends house. They weren’t home, or they were afraid to answer 🙂 Lauren … Continue reading →

Happy heart day. I am so HAPPY!! The anklet is off, I am no longer under house arrest. My white blood cell count is finally in the normal range. Although it is on the low end it is still normal. … Continue reading →