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Visit with Great Grandma – 99 years old!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Hello, dear family and friends!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As I sit here reflecting, I\u2019m struck by how far and wide you all are \u2013 scattered across the globe, yet still so close in heart. Technology, for all its quirks and frustrations, remains a powerful tool that keeps us connected. Wherever you are, please know how deeply grateful we are for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Medical Update<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Alongside routine heart appointments, Eli recently underwent surgery to address complications with screws and plates in his jaw, plus an additional procedure. He\u2019s recovering well, and we anticipate another surgery ahead. Post-transplant surgeries are more complex due to anti-rejection medications and other post-transplant care needs, so we\u2019re hopeful to complete craniofacial procedures beforehand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We remain on standby for the heart transplant call. It\u2019s a surreal kind of waiting, knowing that life could pivot in an instant. I think about it in the most random places: mid-dental procedure, still numb, or halfway through a haircut, dripping wet and sprinting out with my cape still on. I\u2019m sure you can imagine a few laugh-worthy scenarios!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While Eli is currently low priority on the transplant list and Kya is navigating the listing process, we\u2019re working through complex care decisions. The variables are unpredictable, and with more than one child to consider, it\u2019s a balancing act between individual needs and family well-being. I should also mention, they are no longer \u201cchildren\u201d, but young adults.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Doc office waiting<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Doc office waiting (Eli)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Doc appointment – just a little nap <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Caregiver Chronicles: Mom Mode<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you know me well, you know I don\u2019t sit still easily. A recent personality profile confirmed a few things you probably already suspect:<\/p>\n\n\n\n