The Mass

I went to clinic yesterday.. I am happy to report that the mass has gone down from the last CT scan.. So we are going to continue with IV meds for another month.. My weight is going up at a slow rate, but at least it is going up.. I blew a 74 on my PFT's.. That is my high so far.. Its nice weather so I can start and exercise out side.. Yeah that is so good, I've been waiting for this weather to warm up.. By getting more exercise i hope it will improve my pft's and make my lungs stronger.. We are on a great roll and I hope it stays that way..

Easter

This was one of the best Easter days that I have had on a long time... You now why?? Because I rode my horse first time in 2 years and since transplant.. It was a great day.. I rode for 3 hours.. I feel like a new person.. That really did me some good.

Me, Brook, Mom

Tomorrow I go to clinic.. We are going to see if the Mass has changed.. I hope so.. I will post the results.. Talk to you all later..

Love

T

Well yesterday was a little warmer then it has been the last week.. Kait and I went to dinner at Iggy's.. It was okay.. We wanted to go to Wingers but the wait was too long and we were hungry.. So Iggy's it was.. We ordered our food and I got the Cajun pasta knowing it was going to be spicy, but not that spicy.. I was breathing fire by the time we were done.. I went through 3 DR Peppers trying to tone down the hotness.. Well we were on our was out and we were almost to the car and the next thing i knew i was on the ground.. Yup I fell off the curb.. My purse went flying in to the MUDD puddle and my food went flying and the container was all cracked with food hanging out the side.. Ya I was REALLY hoping no one saw.. Kait helped me up.. I was laughing so hard I almost peed my pants.. We had to sit in the car cause I seriously could not stop laughing.. I ripped my pants too.. I was kinda mad about that... Oh well.. Kait and I are still laughing.. It happend so fast I scared her she thought I broke something.. Sarah (Kaits mom) is just getting over breaking her ankle twice.. So I'm really glad that was not the case..

Kait and I are watching movies all day.. Sarah will be home tomorrow.. In a bit we are going to clean our cars..

Iv'e Learned...

Thanks Somer!!

Enlightened Perspective
If you take the time to read these. I promise you'll come away with an enlightened perspective. The subjects covered affect us all on a daily basis: They're written by Andy Rooney, a man who can say so much with so few words.

Enjoy.......

I've learned.... That the best classroom in the world is at the feet of an elderly person.

I've learned.... That when you're in love, it shows.

I've learned.... That just one person saying to me, 'You've made my day!' . . . Makes my day.

I've learned.... That having a child fall asleep in your arms is one of the most peaceful feelings in the world.

I've learned.... That being kind is more important than being right.

I've learned.... That you should never say no to a gift from a child.

I've learned.... That I can always pray for someone when I don't have the strength to help him in some other way.

I've learned.... That no matter how serious your life requires you to be, everyone needs a friend to act goofy with.

I've learned.... That sometimes all a person needs is a hand to hold and a heart to understand.

I've learned.... That simple walks with my father around the block on summer nights when I was a child did wonders for me as an adult.

I've learned.... That life is like a roll of toilet paper, The closer it gets to the end, the faster it goes.

I've learned.... That we should be glad God doesn't give us everything we ask for.

I've learned.... That money doesn't buy class.

I've learned.... That it's those small daily happenings that make life so spectacular.

I've learned... That under everyone's hard shell is someone who wants to be appreciated and loved.

I've learned.... That to ignore the facts does not change the facts.

I 've learned.... That when you plan to get even with someone, you are only letting that person continue to hurt you.

I've learned.... That love, not time, heals all wounds.

I've learned.... That the easiest way for me to grow as a person is to surround myself with people smarter than I am.

I've learned... That everyone you meet deserves to be greeted with a smile.

I've learned.... That no one is perfect until you fall in love with them.

I've learned... That life is tough, but I'm tougher..

I've learned.... That opportunities are never lost, someone will take the ones you miss.

I've learned.... That when you harbor bitterness, happiness will dock elsewhere.

I've learned.... That I wish I could have told my Mom that I love her one more time before she passed away.

I've learned.... That one should keep his words both soft and tender, because tomorrow he may have to eat them.

I've learned.... That a smile is an inexpensive way to improve your looks.

I've learned.... That when your newly born grandchild hold your little finger in his little fist, that you're hooked for life.

I've learned.... That everyone wants to live on top of the mountain, but all the happiness and growth occurs while you're climbing it.

I've learned.... That the less time I have to work with, the more things I get done.

April

So nothing really has changed.. I am staying on iv meds for another 2 weeks.. I will go back in the 2 weeks and I will have a CT Scan to see if the mass has shrunk.. I think it has done something cause I am not having heartburn anymore.. Its great..