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My best editors (Travis and my mom) informed me they didn’t realize the last couple posts I posted were video’s. I was bragging how Rosie was such a good dog when I filmed her in the t-shirt. I did not … Continue reading →

Yesterday afternoon I met up with my buddy Bill and spoke at a driver’s education class. I really enjoying talking about the importance of organ donation. Thanks to a friend, Rosie is doing her part in this video to help … Continue reading →

As of today, two years have passed since I was approved to be active on the double lung transplant list. During my interview process, I was told the wait for the right pair of lungs might take a week or … Continue reading →

Today my parents are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary! I didn’t have the energy to organize a party. I told my mom maybe next year at this time, I will have had my surgery and we can have a 50+1 … Continue reading →

Two years ago today our dear friends, Ben and Annie, threw a party for me. They called it a “Taking a Breather” party for Nikki. You see, once someone goes active on the transplant list, their drinking days are over … Continue reading →

Every two weeks I have oxygen tanks delivered. I tell my oxygen company how many I need, they pick up the empties and leave me full tanks. Here is the line-up! I then attach a conserving device to the tank. … Continue reading →

This last weekend was quiet and relaxing. I didn’t have much energy on Friday or Saturday. We did manage to ride our bikes to a friend’s house Sunday for about an hour. Don’t forget, my bike is motorized. On Memorial … Continue reading →

Today is a little tough for me. Our one and only nephew, Zachary, is graduating from high school in Arizona. Because I need to be at the hospital within a few hours if I get the transplant call, I can’t … Continue reading →

Last week I started using the Dexcom Seven Plus  It is a wireless CGM (continuous glucose monitor) that is helping me monitor and control my diabetes. It provides a new blood sugar reading every five minutes showing trends so I … Continue reading →