Author Archives: NikkisNewLungs

This coming Friday, February 14th, Valentines Day, there is a benefit being held in Stillwater at The Loft at Studio J supporting LifeSource in honor of Adam McCloud. Adam was a big-hearted young man that left this world too soon … Continue reading →

This last week I had multiple tests. My lung functions slightly improved again! They keep moving slowly but surely. My blood level for one of my medications keeps jumping up and down. Obviously my body has decided to be very … Continue reading →

I never thought these words would come out of my mouth but, I’m excited to get blood work. While I have been house bound all week I do have to go to the clinic for blood work everyday. I just … Continue reading →

I am on house lock down. I was called this weekend with a message from my doctor to stay at home. My white blood cell count has become dangerously low, I am extremely susceptible to anyone that has been sick … Continue reading →

I was honored to be asked to speak at the Donate Life Symposium from LifeSource which was held in December.  Since I had received my transplant and was taking many immunosuppressants, my doctors advised me not to attend the event. … Continue reading →

This weekend I had some more milestones. I have never walked more then three miles before on the treadmill. After this last Friday I can no longer say that! It felt so good to go so far. Though I was … Continue reading →

Just like the bumpy roads outside due to our wintery weather so are the bumps in the road with my health. The day after Christmas we took out my Hickman line with the thoughts that my clot would possibly disappear … Continue reading →

Hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas. We have had a fabulous holiday. We hosted Christmas Eve with our families starting with a fondue dinner followed by opening gifts and spending quality time together laughing at stories. Today, we spent … Continue reading →

I had a wonderful birthday, a true gift of life. On Sunday, Travis made me homemade delicious pancakes. Then at night I had my annual girls holiday get together. Tonight Lauren, Andrew, my girlfriend Annie, and I made the news … Continue reading →

We are going to try and be on the 6pm news cast on Kare11 delivering a whopping 275 toys! Thank you everyone who donated, there are happy kids out there thanking you also!