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update on my resolutions

This coming Tuesday is going to be a good day! This past week was way better than last week at work. I changed my mindset of work, work, work to more of a laid back self and telling myself it is okay if I don't have many patients. So remember when my doctor sat me down and pretty much yelled at. I haven't missed any of my pill's from that day on.  Ever since that moment I've been telling myself that my day can't begin or end without me taking my pill's. I am borrowing this heart so I have to take good care of it til I give it back to my donor and give her a huge hug :) 
I thought I would discuss my new year resolutions from this past year. I didn't achieve any of them, unfortunately. I was a shooting way far back. Small steps, I have realized this year. I was  planning on running a half marathon in Novemeber, but sickness took me. I am training for Febuary to accomplish my first half marathon. Hiking Mount Olympus, still haven't done. I was able to get out and hike. I love the fresh air, the birds, all the rocks and sounds of everything outdoors. It amazes me the Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ made this beautiful earth. I wasn't able to go to Canada. My doctors wouldn't allow me to travel. I am able to go out of state now, but only 3-5 hours away. I want to go skiing this season though. Just need to find me a pair of skis. I believe those were my resolutions. I would never guess that I would be out on the field playing soccer again this quick. So very blessed. I would eat, sleep, and breathe soccer before I was diagnosed with my heart problem. 
On Wednesday night I went to surprise one of my favorite nurse's at the hospital. So good to see her again, especially out of the hospital. I saw my surgeon there too. He is such a hard worker and kind man. We chatted it up and again so very blessed for these people that have touched my life in a way that is incredible. 
Here is something I am in shock of and very thankful. I haven't had to be admitted back into the hospital for 8 1/2 months. Most transplant patients have to be admitted due to sickness or medication complications. Grateful that I have been able to give my Wrigley boy a kiss every night and morning. His snoring hasn't bothered me since I have been home <3 I know I haven't posted any pictures for a long time. I promise I will post some next week or sooner. 

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