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New Day, New Chapter, New....????

After the other days SHOCKing experience, I had to go into the clinic today to have my device interrogated.  Basically find out why I got shocked…. Was it warranted?? My device is set to SHOCK me if my heart gets beating too fast, like 180bpm or higher. Which I guess I excreted myself too much yesterday. This is a little bit upsetting, I was hardly up the trail and I got shocked. How am I supposed to do anything physical and not get shocked? Think about trying to exercise but also having to worry about a horse kicking you in the chest at any time.  Leaving the clinic I was pretty bummed… Is my heart just getting worse?

Anyway, I went to work at straws and about an hour into work the clinic was calling me. I didn’t want to answer because I had a feeling my INR would be too low again and I would have to be admitted to the hospital. Anyway, I answered and Dr. Kia was on the line. He said “I heard you left upset from the clinic today?” I figured he was about to give me a pep talk. He then said “We found a great heart for you and need you to come back.” I got emotional and ask, “Are you serious or is this a joke?”. NEW HEART!!!! I am so excited!!!!!! This morning I met a transplant patient who received her heart 2 weeks ago and she said “I bet your heart is coming soon, I'll pray for you. It will come when you least expect it” Thanks Brandi, I defiantly didn’t expect it.

It’s the perfect timing and I know Heavenly Father is watching out for me. I have been getting so sick of GUS, he is such a pain to sleep with. Not to mention I will finally get to shower or take a bath. Last night I told Steve I had 3 pills of vitamin B6 and Lisinopril left and I didn’t want to refill them…. I won't have to. Scottie is flying in this weekend from a far away job, she hardly gets back to SLC….. She will get to see me with my new heart.  Steve parents had planned a trip this weekend…. They will get to see me with my new heart. Last night my mom called it, she said I would get my heart tomorrow and Steve said we can watch the bachelor in the hospital.

I am just so happy I will be getting a new heart! I feel like it’s a New Chapter and New Life for me. Steve and I will be able to do so many things we never would have been able to. There are so many emotions going on right now, but mostly excited and motivated to get this going and to move on! I feel so ready physically, emotionally, and spiritually. I am also so happy Dr. Caine will be performing my surgery; he is such a good man and no one I trust more.  I also feel for the donor family and am grateful for them, allowing the best possible outcome to a very tragic situation.  Thank you, and thank you all for your continued prayers and support. 






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  1. Sabrina HigleyMarch 10, 2015 at 8:59 AM

    Amazing! So happy for you!!! Praying everything goes perfectly :) Love you!

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  2. Ellen IrionMarch 10, 2015 at 9:45 AM

    BEST NEWS!!!!!!

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  3. UnknownMarch 10, 2015 at 11:10 AM

    Good news!! Hope you recover quickly! Much love!

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  4. UnknownMarch 10, 2015 at 4:51 PM

    Congrats lady! I am so happy for you & this miracle. My heart goes to the Donor family. Dr. Caine is truly amazing. You will do great! See ya soon when I'm at work. :-)

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  5. UnknownMarch 10, 2015 at 7:04 PM

    I am crying & excited all at the same time. Such a cool experience- prayers truly are answered in God's perfect timing. Sending more prayers your way- love you girl, you've GOT THIS! xoxo

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