Monthly Archives: March 2009

Nick went to PT early this morning. He thinks there is nothing to it until he is home for about 30 minutes and discovers he is tired. He didn’t have time for a nap because we had to go to … Continue reading →

It has been a nice slow, as it should be, Sunday. Church, and then the guys went to see a movie while I stayed home to get some writing done. When they returned we went into regular mode of TV and … Continue reading →

I didn’t post yesterday because our family worked at an event at church until late last night. Nick spent the night with his grandmother again. He is coming home today and will go with us to the church tonight. He seems to be doing well … Continue reading →

After going to physical therapy this morning Nick decided it was time to get out of the house for a couple of nights. He called my mother and asked to come to her house. He packed up his IV meds, regular meds, … Continue reading →

Nick had a wound care appointment this morning at Kennestone Hospital. The nurse said his bottom looked much better. She removed the old skin. She thought the wound was improving. Because Nick needs the area to heal quickly she wanted to do something … Continue reading →

Nick went with me to Zach’s IEP meeting and the teachers were glad to see him. He waited in the library for awhile until his bottom started bothering him, then went to the car. We made a couple of stops and … Continue reading →

Nick woke complaining that his right temple was hurting. Yesterday he had said that he could feel the blood moving around his right ear. This morning it was worse, and throbbing. I called the transplant coordinator and let her know. … Continue reading →

Nick made his first big outing to church today. He got a warm welcome, which wasn’t unexpected. When the preacher saw Nick in the balcony he almost stopped preaching. Nick waved to him which put a smile on Brother Don’s … Continue reading →

Today Nick celebrates his 18th year with a heart transplant. After the last few weeks this is even a larger milestone. Today, I also remember the family and child that give Nick the chance to live to be a part of … Continue reading →

It was a regular day today. Yes, you read that right– a regular day. Nick is getting better all the time. The home health nurse came on time and changed the pick-line dressing. We then went to the school for a meeting about Zach. Afterwards we went into … Continue reading →