Currently Danny is in patient at Johns Hopkins. The first thing to know is that Danny is at the hospital, but not for any of the major things. His lungs, temperature, blood pressure, and other body systems (often with transplant other issues come up like kidneys or as you may recall tummy) are all doing … More Current State of Things
It is interesting the different stories and anecdotes that have crossed my path during this journey. I have run into people from various walks of my life at odd times… I have witnessed truths that are both painful and wonderful, it can only mean that you must truly be alive to feel that kind of … More Shells of Ourselves
Another weekend come and gone and for the Bessettes it was extra quiet. On Friday Danny had his two month bronchscope that we anticipated being pretty smooth, but we ran into a few little bumps instead. It was an early morning procedure, so we stayed in Baltimore the night before – enjoying some take … More Weekend That’s A Wrap
I think I was naive. I was naive to think that at 60 days we should be good to roll. Now not dumb enough to think that we could be completely ready to go or Danny would be ready for a marathon – but if I am being honest, I was confident enough to think we … More Hope as Wings
Wednesday’s have now become Danny’s standard check-in days at Hopkins. Each week we go to meet with the transplant team, catch up with necessary specialists, review his medications, and get a report of what to expect at each stage of healing. Following these appointments, I will share an update of Danny’s progress, what we have … More Wednesday’s At Hopkins
Happy Monday friends! I hope the start of the week met you with the feeling of excitement after a nice weekend. We had an unexpectedly full week last week that most of this weekend was spent in recovery mode. Friday I ended up working a little late – but eventually made it home to a … More Weekend – That’s A Wrap
When you list for a double lung transplant,you are required to remain within a specific set of miles and hours from the hospital. The lungs can come at any time, from a variety of circumstances and the hospital team, the patient, and the family must be ready to go whenever they get that call- sound … More Look Whoos At UVA
Hey friends! Thanks for your continued prayers and kind words! Today already had a scheduled blog post, but as you may have seen on social media we have had some excitement with Danny, so I first wanted to give an update on our status. Blood sugars and GI trouble have been a common challenge … More ER…Ambulance…. Hospital Oh my!!!
So many of you have started following our blog as a way to watch as our transplant story unfolds. This has been such a helpful tool to share updates, document our journey, and for me to process my emotions around the experience. Since November 30 our life has been in survivial mode: getting through the surgery, struggling through our growing pains, managing the administrative side (new lungs aren’t free), while reacting to the unexpected. As a result our blog has been a narrative of our story and often where you find us right in this moment. However that is not the sole purpose I write. … More This is My Blog
Wednesday’s have now become Danny’s standard check-in days at Hopkins. Each week we go to meet with the transplant team, catch up with necessary specialists, review his medications, and get a report of what to expect at each stage of healing. Following these appointments, I will share an update of Danny’s progress, what we have learned, and any changes on recovery here on the blog. … More Wednesday’s at Hopkins
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