Heartbeats

We are still at the camper. We did go out to dinner last evening for David's Birthday. It was very nice. There was a scary thunderstorm early this morning. I'm not feeling well but I did go for a walk with David and Bella this afternoon. Otherwise we have just been relaxing. Sometimes I'm inside the camper and sometimes I sit outside on the deck. My energy level is extremely low today. Elizabeth will be coming tomorrow. I'm looking forward to seeing her.

David continues to fundraise on my behalf. He set up his table and is selling tshirts and calendar raffles at the campground. He is amazing!!

My labs from this week mostly came back within normal limits so there were no adjustments to my medications. My white blood cell count is still a little high but it decreased from last week and all the cultures were negative so the team is less concerned and will check a complete blood count again next week. I have my 5th biopsy scheduled for next Tuesday August 22, 2023. We get to see how my new heart is doing. As always we are hopeful for no rejection. I still cannot believe that I have a heart transplant. The physical reality of it is apparent in my medication routine and the multiple visible scars on my body but the mental reality is mind blowing. Just a few months ago I was wondering how long I might live and now this heart beats so strong and much faster than my struggling heart. I've been blessed with the gift of life and no matter how lousy I'm feeling I always remind myself of this. I'm surrounded by so many wonderful people who love and support me. I will continue to fight for my beautiful life!

Each 💔 beat matters

KellyAnn