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A Little Hiccup
We’re currently in the hospital in Houston; Amanda has an infection in her chest from the sternal wire removal two weeks ago. The transplant team wanted us to be here for a two-week follow-up, but we pushed for a follow-up with our primary; I guess they got their wish after all. She’s actually in surgery…
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No More Metal
Our eventful weekend wasn’t over yet; after the church parking lot battery swap, we had a long drive to Houston. As a good friend says when he’s frustrated, “Praise the lord and pass the biscuits!” The car drives great, is comfortable, and gets much better mileage than our other suburban. So, that eased the pain…
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Whirlwind
It’s been crazy since we’ve been home from our last trip. I don’t even know where to begin. And if the past month was a whirlwind, I wouldn’t even know what to call the last week and a half. We’re currently in the hospital; everything is okay. Amanda had a procedure that was planned at…
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Texas Bound
To my surprise, I missed the sunrise. Even though I was up an hour earlier than I’d been getting up, thankfully, I could go back to sleep. I still made it up before everyone else, settled into my spot on the sofa next to the fireplace, and worked on yesterday’s post. Though I missed the…
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Over the Mountain
The mornings come early on this trip. Maybe my body just doesn’t want to miss these fantastic sunrises, even though blinding off the white snow! We slept better in the cold, though; I left the window open in our room with the fan on. I had to be in my 20s when I woke; the…
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Pagosa Day
The mountain air and all the food we don’t usually eat just get me up early, I guess! I didn’t miss this morning’s sunrise, either. There were regrets that we didn’t get any breakfast groceries, thinking the leftovers and pizza would be enough. But there were three teenagers with us, what were we thinking? Everyone…
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Enjoying Our Spot
We were both up early, and neither of us slept well. I blame bad pillows and not cold enough, but that’ll be remedied with our own pillows and an open window tonight. After fighting being awake, I went to the living room, did my daily bible reading, worked on a post, and waited for the…
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Colorado or Bust!
The packing began two days early. We always pack too much for trips where we’re going to a house with a kitchen. This trip we’re going with another couple we’re close friends. Their three teenage kids are also going, and I’d put money on it that we’ll have more luggage than all 5 of them…
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New Ojos
Well, I guess it’s time to update on Amanda. First, the lack of medical posts is a good thing; everything is going great! It’s so good to be nearly three and a half years out of transplant, with doctor visits decreasing each year. She did have an elective procedure three weeks ago, a long-awaited Lasik…
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Drive to SLC
As we prepared for our departure from the B&B, the big decision was which way to leave. We could return to Bryce Canyon or Highway 12 towards Capital Reef. As Amanda was getting ready, I went down for breakfast. I asked which way to go, and the owner quickly told me the fastest way to…
