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Slam Dunk!

Welp folks I nailed another biopsy and echo yesterday! I have been feeling so good lately and I feel so blessed to be feeling this way. The docs told me I am doing great and to keep up the good work. They also told me that the patients that usually try to go back to their old way before being diagnose are the patients that strive, rather than the ones still acting ill and sick all the time. Ever since my schooling, I cherish the body. The body is such a miraculous creature and what the abilities it has amazes me. So very thankful for my healthy body. Yesterday the docs told me to go down on my predisone aka chubby face medicine, but I guess I went down too much on the dosage at my last biopsy... oops! So they just said to continue on taking 12.5 mg or 2 1/2 pills a day. I can't wait to get off that drug only 3 more months!!
On the 15th Genae (one of the BA LVAD nurses) and I went for a hike up Millcreek Canyon. We just chatted about medical stuff, my new job, and basically caught up on what was going on with our life. Wow, I absolutely love nature, I mean I have always liked the outdoors, but I blows my mind every time. I also love just sitting on a rock and listening to the stream, the birds chirping up in the trees, feeling the breeze on my face and smelling the fresh air.
I am so stoked to start my new job. Can't wait to get in there and get my hands dirty! Physical therapy is amazing and works if you the patient or client does the work.
Well guys, thank you for all your support and prayers. I truly appreciate them all!


Beautiful view huh? 


Me, Genae and lil Cache

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