Our Story

Our journey started on the early morning of September 24th. Emerson was just about 3 months old. We brought her into the ER (Summerlin Hospital) in Las Vegas because we thought she was sick and dehydrated (both parents had been sick with the common cold previously). They ran tests. We could never have been prepared with the news that the doctor brought back. He said Emerson was in congestive heart...

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Get Back on the Bike

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There’s a saying when you fall off your bike, to get right back on. I suppose this is to instill there’s nothing to be afraid of; to not... Continue Reading »

Identity

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Today has me thinking: who are you? Tomorrow, everyone in my profession returns to work after summer break. Beginning of school meetings. Getting your classroom ready. Meeting with... Continue Reading »

Planning

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I love to plan. Plan vacations. Plan nights with friends. Plan for what I’m going to teach... I’ve always liked planning and organizing. But boy, have my plans... Continue Reading »

Hospital Friends

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I have a mom of a student this year (I’m a teacher) who has gone through unimaginable things as well with your children, especially her oldest child. For... Continue Reading »

Marathon to a Sprint

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If you would have told me 5 months ago this is where I’d be, I wouldn’t have believed you. If you would have told me the idea of... Continue Reading »

Never Once

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“Standing on this mountaintop, Looking just how far we've come, Knowing that for every step, You were with us, Kneeling on this battle ground, Seeing just how much You've done, Knowing every victory, Was Your... Continue Reading »

Transplanted

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Transplanted. This is what is said on the COTA website. I still stare at it. It is still surreal. You know that the only thing that will save... Continue Reading »

Who do we belong to?

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“Emerson Buskirk is our 6 month old female with dilated cardiomyopathy and severe left ventricle defect, status post PA band and pericardial effusion, currently listed status 1B and... Continue Reading »

Loma Linda, waiting for transplant

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