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YOU’VE ARRIVED! EACH 💔 BEAT MATTERS

Hello! Welcome to my unique blog where I share with my heart transplant journey. Each 💔 Beat Matters has added such value to my life, and I love having the opportunity to share my story 

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Monday Morning…

Good morning..I was awake and out of bed at 5am again this morning. This recliner has been essential in my comfort. I am more comfortable...

Olive You!

So I've been home for a little over a week and most days have been tough in one way or another. This morning I'm reflecting on how much...

Breakfast Anyone?

Yesterday was another rough day. I woke up feeling pretty good with just some sternum pain from being in bed but it was tolerable and a...

One month ago…

One month ago I received a call from the United Network for Organ Sharing or UNOS informing me that I was officially on the list for a...

Diagnosis…Heart Beat Awareness

Today was a better day. I feel a little better today and my abdomen is more comfortable. I can eat. Yum! I had a couple of visitors this...

Wet Noodle Day…

I don't like to complain because even on the tough days I feel so blessed but today was a rough one. The medical team started me back on...

Grateful Day

I am so grateful for the generous birthday gift that my stepmother Kathy Curley provided for me. A recliner with a power lift. It also...

Begin each day with a grateful heart

What am I grateful for... I'm grateful for the gift of life in my special heart. I'm grateful for my beautiful family. I'm grateful for...

Blessed, Beautiful, Birthday

My birthday was wonderful. As I said earlier David had planned a luau themed party for me but instead we had a wonderful dinner with the...

Happy 55th Birthday to Me!

Wow! What a milestone. A few months ago I honestly had thoughts that I might not reach this day. I knew that I needed a heart transplant...

First VNA visit post Heart Transplant

This morning I had my first Visiting nurse visit but honestly Catherine has been my VNA nurse since before my transplant so it was like...

First nights sleep at home

Good morning, last night was very exciting!!! I am so happy to be home and it was so fantastic to surprise my children! I know that even...

Surprise

Today was a great day! I was discharged from Mass General Hospital and I was able to surprise Corey & Brenna when they arrived at our...

Results…

I want to start by telling everyone that I am feeling better today. My abdomen distention has gotten much better and I'm able to eat. No...

Too Many Pills for One Person

I hope they everyone had a good a day. My day has had some ups and downs. It started with me vomiting up half of my medications this...

3am Wake Up

Good morning, this morning I woke up with some pretty severe sternum pain. I felt like a couldn't move or even take a breath. It is such...

Another Busy Day…

Today was busy again. I know that David updated everyone that the pacer wires and 1 chest tube were removed today. These are positive...

It’s all about the timing

Time to days arrival perfectly. Got here just in time to watch them remove the wires for the external pacer. Also got to watch them pull...

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MY NAME IS KELLY ANN HOLT. I AM A 54 YEAR OLD. I AM A WIFE, A MOTHER AND A REGISTERED NURSE.

I’m so glad you’ve arrived. Each 💔 Beat Matters is where I share with you my heart transplant journey.

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