That moment that I found myself in the hospital the week before Thanksgiving and it finally hit me; 'I can't do this'. So, I made an executive decision to cancel Thanksgiving meaning that I could not possibly host those we'd invited. My husband has an international travel component to his job as a software engineer … Continue reading Thanksgiving Debrief
Month: November 2018
Repondez S’il Vous Plait
Repondez S'il Vous Plait, French for 'please reply', is one of the most frequently violated rules of etiquette of our time. According to *Emily Post, the appropriate response to a formal invitation is to respond according to the manner indicated on the invitation itself. If no method is indicated, then a handwritten note or a … Continue reading Repondez S’il Vous Plait
Black Friday and Organ Donation
Black Friday is not for the faint of heart [or] the compromised of immunity. I was out Wednesday morning for an appointment and a little retail therapy in preparation for the holidays. What time was it? 10 am. Why? Because at 10 am, I am likely to be the ONLY customer in the shops which … Continue reading Black Friday and Organ Donation
Pace Yourself
When I woke up from my heart transplant, I had these wires called pacing wires that would pace my heart rate up or down depending on what was indicated at the time. There are times like the holidays that I wish I had pacing wires to slow me down when I am exceeding my limits, … Continue reading Pace Yourself
Thanksgiving: Canceled
These last 3 weeks have brought me face to face [yet again] with a reality that I prefer to deny; my stamina, physical, emotional, and mental, takes a hit every time something goes awry within my body’s terrain. Three weeks ago, my husband was out of town for 10 days on business. I spent every … Continue reading Thanksgiving: Canceled
Living the Cure 