I went to Cleveland at the end of September. The bronch I had was a little better then the time before. I still remember the beginning of the procedure, and I recall the doctor holding my hand towards the end. But I made it through and there was no rejection that time around! Yay! I'm currently on a lower dose of my prednisone, so I'm happy about that. Doug and I will go back up in January for another check up and hopefully we will get the same results of no rejection. As for my eyes...there's nothing they can do for them. I do have cataracts on both eyes, with my left worse then my right. I will likely have to have surgery on them to get them removed some time next year. My vision other then that is the same in my left eye. Since the stroke happened and it is in my brain, there is nothing that can be done to fix it.
Life has been great. My home pft's have been more then fantastic...slowly going up and up since September. I really feel like a butterfly still emerging from her cocoon. Each day I get stronger and break away a little more. My meds are still really messing with my stomach. Mornings are my worst with this and it's been difficult to get my day started. Despite the tummy troubles, I am trying to get out and enjoy my days. I have photographed just a few things here and there. One being amazing twins that were miracle babies. I told their mama that I just had to photograph them because they are miracles just like me! :) I haven't done a lot of my photography yet...I still need to build up my stamina...but I really hope to get back to it soon as I LOVE and miss it!! I've been able to go on a paranormal investigation with a high school friend at Bear's Mill. Bear's Mill was founded by ancestors of mine; Gabriel Bear (my great-uncle - times four), and Emanuel Hershey (my great-grandpa - times four). It was a really neat experience and something I had always wanted to do. Just a few days ago I was able to be in the kitchen baking cookies and making hard tak candy for quite a few hours. I haven't been able to do that in a very long time!
And then there's my donor. I think about my donor a lot. And I mean a lot. I am so very thankful for him/her and this wonderful gift that they gave not just to me, but to my family also. If it weren't for them, I may not be here to celebrate Thanksgiving, which is my favorite holiday. If it weren't for them, I wouldn't be able to do our family tradition of making gingerbread men on Christmas Eve. I feel that I am living my life not just for me, but also for them. I sincerely hope that I can meet their family one day so that I can tell them in person how much I appreciate this gift that has been given to me. I want to know if my donor and I had similarities...if they were married and had children of their own. I know their family is mourning them this Christmas while mine is celebrating me this Christmas. I hope that it is God's will that I will someday find out who my donor was. Words will never be able to express how very thankful I am, but I would sure like to have the chance to let them know.
I just celebrated 5 months two days ago on the 18th. Doug and I took some cookies and candy around to a few places that I hadn't been to in awhile and it felt great to have the energy to do so! If you aren't already, please consider becoming an organ donor. It is truly the best gift that you can give. The gift of life! My donor likely saved many lives by just his/her one life! You can't take your organs to heaven with you...so donate them to someone that could use them here on earth! Slow down and enjoy life...do the things you love and enjoy. Life is way to short to be unhappy. Enjoy the little things for in reality they are the big things. Once a moment passes you will never get it back again. Tell your loved ones you love them...and show them that you love them. Be a friend to everyone you meet. Love and happiness is contagious. :)
Merry Christmas to you all and I really hope that you all have a happy, HEALTHY, and blessed New Year! :)
Love to all, Kara
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