Milestones

We have hit a few milestones recently. Scott has gone back to work part-time. That is a huge blessing for us. I like having Scott home but he needs something to do. He needs to contribute, be busy, and use his skills. I'm sure it won't be too long before he's back to full-time hours.

Scott is also going to his last supervised physiotherapy session next week. He has joined a gym and is working out regularly on his own. His muscles are getting stronger and his endurance is great!

Last week he had another biopsy that showed zero rejection. YAY!! He hasn't had a "zero" for many months now. He feels great. He now has the privileges of taking out the garbage, shoveling the snow, putting up the Christmas lights and doing small home repairs. It's not like he never did those things before but now it's quite easy for him so I don't feel guilty asking him to do them.

A few weeks after our youngest child was born 3 and half years ago our new neighbours were not impressed to see me mowing the lawn so soon after giving birth. It was a difficult task for Scott to do and I didn't mind so I did it. They did give poor Scott a hard time about it until they heard of his heart condition. Next spring will be a great change. I have a few yard projects in mind to keep Scott busy!

I've also been thinking back to last Christmas season. I spent many days and evenings at the hospital visiting Scott. Many family and friends took care of the kids during that time. We were completely spoiled with gifts - some anonymous - which added many smiles and laughter to that dark and difficult time. Someone wrapped all of my presents for me, friends drove my kids everywhere almost daily, and many other acts of love and kindness were received by us. I received many cards and emails of encouragement that supported me as well. Again I am feeling so overwhelmed with gratitude.

I am so happy and thankful right now! I know that it is through all of the love and prayers by so many that we have made it through this last year. Thank-you!

Happy Birthday Scott!

Today is Scott's birthday. We have so much to celebrate! Some people groan at the thought of birthdays and getting older but I think each year that we have on earth with our families is something to cheer about and be thankful for! I've never been more grateful for a birthday than this one for Scott. I really wasn't sure he would make it to 38 early this year.

Last year on Scott's birthday we had to be at the hospital early in the morning for Scott to have a hernia repair - minor surgery. It was a LONG day but he came home that evening. It was a pretty crappy birthday! For the next 3 days after the surgery Scott felt absolutely awful! He hardly moved. Finally, he was feeling so bad that he went to the emergency. We found out his kidneys were shutting down due to low cardiac output and he was put on very serious IV heart medication. That was day one of 6 months in the hospital! The hernia operation was "the apple that tipped the cart" for Scott's heart. So every birthday without a surgery is a good one now!

I think I'll always be grateful and happy for each birthday from now on. I only have to consider the alternative - NOT living another year.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SCOTT! I'm so happy you're still here!