Connections

This week has been pretty good. We decorated the house this weekend. It looks warm and festive in our home. I had Cardiac Rehab on Monday and Wednesday. I did well and tolerated my sessions. I am able to do the treadmill, recumbent bike and Nustep at about 7 minutes each with resting in between equipment. I was even able to go shopping a couple times this week. I call that progress. Unfortunately, I probably did too much because today I'm not feeling great so I'm going to try to relax all day.

While I was at Cardiac rehab on Monday I was introduced to a woman who had her heart transplant in July of 2022 so she is about a year and a half out from her surgery. We talked for a bit and she was very encouraging as well as validating because she spoke of the same physical symptoms and emotional issues that I'm dealing with. I could have talked to her all day long. She said that her biggest piece of advice that she can give me is to listen to my body and nap when I feel that I should. She said the naps were essential in her recovery and pushing yourself isn't worth it. This advice was so confirming for me because I really feel that I have been listening to my body and napping or resting when I need to. She has already graduated from Cardiac rehabilitation but she is brings her father. It was such a pleasure meeting her and I look forward to seeing her again. The most amazing part of our connection is that her name is Kelly!!!!

Tomorrow is Elizabeth's birthday! What a miracle that I get to celebrate with her!!! Happy Birthday to the best sister ever!

Next week will be a busy week for me Cardiac Rehab, labs, a Dr. appointment and off to Boston on Wednesday for my first Iron infusion! As always I'm hoping everything goes well.

Each 💔 Beat Matters

KellyAnn