Good evening everyone. First off I want to tank you for taking the time to read my story. 

As you may know, I’m trying to get a lung transplant. It’s been somewhat of a long journey. From the time of being told I need a lung transplant to all the tests I’ve done in the last 2 weeks, to what I need to do now and from here on out. I’ve done all the tests and I have been approved from the medical side of things. I was denied due to the financial side of things. Long story short, I need to cancel my Nevada Medicaid and apply for Arizona Medicaid. I have to cancel the Nevada Medicaid first and then apply for Arizona Medicaid. It may take up to 3 months to be approved. As soon as I’m approved I will be put on the list. Praying to God it won’t take anywhere near 3 months. The process of everything is very overwhelming. So much to get in order. I have to be an Arizona resident before I can apply for Arizona Medicaid. I have my wonderful family helping me look for a place to stay as well as helping me get all my insurance stuff in order. They have worked tirelessly on my behalf. As well as juggling with their own personal life and their work life. So I have to give them a huge shout out for their help and unconditional love and support in all this. I have to give COTA a special thank you as well as they are helping me with all the fundraising. They are all volunteer workers so I appreciate them giving me their time and expertise. 

A bithbit of what I’m feeling and what’s going through my head. I, for months, thought about the transplant. The good and the bad. There is a small percentage that I would not make it through the surgery. I’m scared to be part of that small percentage. As anyone I’m sure would be. I feel that if I don’t go through with a transplant I won’t make it but a few more months. And it would be a few months of suffering. With a transplant I could have a second chance to live a much better life. Some people don’t want to get a transplant and I can understand why. But I choose to. And I choose to take that risk.its all in God’s hands. And what will be is what will be. 

I’m excited for this journey and pray for the best. I will blog my thoughts and how my journey is going. 

As of right now, my brother has found me a place in Phoenix. I will be moving there this Monday (8/17/2020). I will cancel my Nevada Medicaid on Tuesday and then apply for Arizona Medicaid. Then wait to be approved. Once approved, I’ll be on the list. Then play the waiting game. While I wait for the call I will not be able to go home (Las Vegas). I know I’ll be home sick but my family will come see me on the weekends. So it won’t be too awful.

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