I want to go RUNNING...

Another successful clinic visit goes down in the books today. My blood work came back great. Hematocrit - 36, White blood cells - 14, kidneys are functioning well and my prograf is at 16 (they want me in between 12-16). I have been feeling great. My energy level is also increasing, which I like a lot!! I feel like a kid again. I want to go to the park and play on the playground and swing on the swings, go ride my dad's townie (bike) around, go screw around with a soccer ball and freaking RUN!!! I haven't been able to run for a long distance for 5 years now and all I want to do is go for a nice easy jog. Next Monday I have another biopsy and echocardiogram. I also have a clinic visit with my surgeon to clear me to do weights and hopefully RUN!
Every single day is a blessing and I am so very grateful to the donor families and again I am sorry for your loss. Thank you again for your support and I feel all your prayers. You guys are the greatest ever.

Ashley Paige Irvin doing what she does on good ol' Twisters back in the glory days :) Wait a sec, my glory days are still ahead...

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