DAY 44, PCU

“Hopefully going home on Thursday after almost 7 weeks being leashed to monitors and oxygen. I moved freely on my own yesterday and it was divine. I am so fortunate to have survived this disease and make it to lung transplantation. I have faced the imminent prospect of death and now look to the future with renewed hope. I could not have psychologically processed this without my beloved family and friends by my side every step of the way. The gratitude I feel for my donor is difficult to articulate but I plan on writing a letter to my donor family and you may share a card or letter if you would like to share your experience. My focus will be my health in the next few months with multiple appointments at UK. I am officially retired with my girls. Don’t know what they are going to do with me driving the golf cart!! Special thanks to Nathan & Allison for giving up time to spend with Mo & me. Those memories are priceless.”

“There are not enough words to describe the importance of having my sister Pam give up so much to care for me. I love you so much Nan. You are extraordinary!!  Thanks to everyone who texted called sent cards wrote on the website. Those positive thoughts and prayers mean the world to me. I am blessed and grateful for y’all. Wishing health and happiness to all” 💜Joni