Flashbacks suck! For the last month, Joe and I have had many flashbacks of me being so sick last year. "A year ago today" starts out many conversations with my family and friends. The truth is that a year ago today, I WAS DYING. My liver was failing, my body was shutting down. Daily blood draws were followed by my Doctor calling with hope that my liver numbers would decrease. Puking in just about every parking lot I went to. Not being able to drive since I wasn't able to master puking while driving. Unable to eat anything except a banana yet expanding with fluid retention. I was so yellow, my teeth were glowing white. I didn't really realize how sick I was until Christmas Eve day. Joe took me to Macys and I had to sit down just walking to the store, I thought I was going to pass out. Little did I know I would be in a coma just 10 days later.
Exactly one year ago, I somehow managed to make it to my niece Kiera's Birthday party. I sat on the couch the entire time and refused to let anyone take a picture of me since I looked like a yellow highlighter. A year later, she had another Birthday and I made sure to have my picture taken at her party. I can't wait until next year when we can say, "a year ago today, we were having so much fun!"
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| With my nieces and nephew. Look at me now....a year later, a new liver, a new life! |
love it! we are so happy to celebrate with you this year!
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Your teeth were very, very white.(ah, ah)
ReplyDeleteWe are so very blessed and that the gift of life came just in time. My heart goes out to the donor and family. Thank you so very much for her gift of life, the best gift anyone can ever recieve.
Hugs,
Mom
Yes, you are coming up on two big birthdays! You are a remarkable young woman and you are an ongoing gift to an extended family. Sue and Ollie
ReplyDeleteHi Natasha: We did an event for Sierra Donor Services with your mom and she told us about your website. For us it was almost three years ago when my husband had his liver transplant. You’ll find the first year after transplant the memories from the previous year keep flooding back. Time will help lessen the intensity of those memories; however, you’ll always find that your donor’s family will always be in your thoughts and prayers. We hope you and Joe and your family have a very Merry Christmas!
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