Milestones
Hello!
Well I've come to a realization. I knew in my mind I would be one of those chronic patients, but I just recently truly realized that I really am one of those chronic patients. nausea?yes cold symptoms?yes fatigue?yes tremors?yes muscle aches?yes Boy, about 7 months ago it would have emphatically been no, no, no, no, no. I seem to be a little under the weather at least once a week. It is usually not enough to outwardly complain or become completely non-functional, but it is always there, so I am a little annoyed at this naive realization I have had this week. But that being said I am still keeping busy, anyway!
Since the last update I have had 2 big milestones: I turned 30 and my heart has made it to the 6 month old mark. I was so excited I was able to celebrate my birthday in Atlanta and Cincinnati. I was even more excited to see all my fabulous family and friends in Atlanta. I can't say enough to how much this fuels my spirit! I also can't believe how wonderful my friends in Cincinatti have been. They have been so incredibly warm to me. I feel like I have known them for years, not months.
I also am getting closer to deciding on what to do with my professional life, and getting better with letting go of my dream of being a cardiologist as time goes on.
I also finally decided to participate in an ad campaign for the Cleveland Clinic and finished the photo shoot today. I was cracking up the whole time and hope they can actually find some pictures to use. I know what profession not to pursue! Anyway I am not sure all the places the ad will run but it will definitely be in the Continental airline magazine in the near future, so if you fly Continental in the next few months look for me in it. I also saw the LSU women's basketball team play in the final four in Indianapolis. I am off to Chicago this weekend and then to Cleveland clinic early next week for my next biopsy. It has also come to my attention that some of those who donated to the National Transplant Fund on my behalf had their money directed to the general fund. Please let me know if you have not or do not receive a thank you letter from me or the Have a Heart Benefit committee in the next 2 weeks b/c this may mean your donation may have also been misdirected. Otherwise wish me luck in Cleveland and I will keep you up to date! love, Jenn
Well I've come to a realization. I knew in my mind I would be one of those chronic patients, but I just recently truly realized that I really am one of those chronic patients. nausea?yes cold symptoms?yes fatigue?yes tremors?yes muscle aches?yes Boy, about 7 months ago it would have emphatically been no, no, no, no, no. I seem to be a little under the weather at least once a week. It is usually not enough to outwardly complain or become completely non-functional, but it is always there, so I am a little annoyed at this naive realization I have had this week. But that being said I am still keeping busy, anyway!
Since the last update I have had 2 big milestones: I turned 30 and my heart has made it to the 6 month old mark. I was so excited I was able to celebrate my birthday in Atlanta and Cincinnati. I was even more excited to see all my fabulous family and friends in Atlanta. I can't say enough to how much this fuels my spirit! I also can't believe how wonderful my friends in Cincinatti have been. They have been so incredibly warm to me. I feel like I have known them for years, not months.
I also am getting closer to deciding on what to do with my professional life, and getting better with letting go of my dream of being a cardiologist as time goes on.
I also finally decided to participate in an ad campaign for the Cleveland Clinic and finished the photo shoot today. I was cracking up the whole time and hope they can actually find some pictures to use. I know what profession not to pursue! Anyway I am not sure all the places the ad will run but it will definitely be in the Continental airline magazine in the near future, so if you fly Continental in the next few months look for me in it. I also saw the LSU women's basketball team play in the final four in Indianapolis. I am off to Chicago this weekend and then to Cleveland clinic early next week for my next biopsy. It has also come to my attention that some of those who donated to the National Transplant Fund on my behalf had their money directed to the general fund. Please let me know if you have not or do not receive a thank you letter from me or the Have a Heart Benefit committee in the next 2 weeks b/c this may mean your donation may have also been misdirected. Otherwise wish me luck in Cleveland and I will keep you up to date! love, Jenn
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Hey Jenn, This is Bequita Linder from Hughes Spalding PECC. I wonder if you remember me? I always ask about you and I wanted you to know that I'm thinking about you. I am a PAR or "clerk" here and we always had fun when you were here making that delicious coffee. God Bless you and your family. I'll be getting back you later.
Of course I remember you! I hope this message finds you b/c I am not too good w/ this blogger stuff. I now make yummy decaf coffee b/c the new heart doesnn't like caffeine! Thank you for contacting me; hope all is well w/ you ; keep in touch! love, jenn
Hey Jenn, this is Bequita again and I have to check on you ever now and then b/c you always tend to cross my mind when I hear that someone making coffee and I always remind everyone about the good coffee to use to bring us. Its funny how something as small as coffee has been planted in my head. Not to dismiss your great PEDS ER stills b/c you were always so great with these kids. I really do miss seeing you around here and there's only a few residents that leave such a great impression on me...you..Shea F...Ashley (the guy), to name a few, are all great docs with great personalities. I just wanted to let you know that you are in my thoughts and prayers...keep up the good work...if you can make it thru GRADY you can make it thru anything (smile). Love you, Bequita
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