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Jodis journey: December 2010
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Wednesday, December 29, 2010. No News is Good News? I've been in a major funk. A funk that is hard to explain and overwhelming at best, both mentally and physically. I just want to crawl into a hole and hibernate until the storm passes. I've been in this state a few times before in my life. One in which I isolate myself from friends and family, not wanting to spread my gloom or let people see me like this. Thank you to everyone who has inquired about me. Happy 'Funk Free' New Year! Welcome to my blog!
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Jodis journey: February 2010
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Sunday, February 14, 2010. Saying Goodbye with Grace. I've never been like this, never unable to write what I feel. The cameras followed 23 yo Eva as she waited for her new lungs that would save her life. The lungs did come in Oct 07, she had the successful transplant surgery, and regained her glorious, flamboyant love of life. Her bravery and acceptance in the face of death is an inspiration. Her message of love and be loved touches everyone who watches this heartfelt video. Surrounded by her fa...I kno...
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Jodis journey: The ' T ' word
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Wednesday, May 26, 2010. The ' T ' word. I’m finally wrapping up my 2 week hospital stay. Between my PH diagnosis and testing, Emily’s death and now lastly, transplant, my mind feels like blubber and I’m still exhausted. Did I just say that? Or did my head shake and wake me from a dream. Maybe some sort of denial is preventing me from actually believing that my doc is suggesting it’s “T” time. Time to think about being listed for a double lung transplant. The lung transplant itself carries it’s own...
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Jodis journey: No News is Good News?
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Wednesday, December 29, 2010. No News is Good News? I've been in a major funk. A funk that is hard to explain and overwhelming at best, both mentally and physically. I just want to crawl into a hole and hibernate until the storm passes. I've been in this state a few times before in my life. One in which I isolate myself from friends and family, not wanting to spread my gloom or let people see me like this. Thank you to everyone who has inquired about me. Happy 'Funk Free' New Year! Feeling better I hope.
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Jodis journey: The Whirlybird Epiphany
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Tuesday, August 24, 2010. And then . . . It came out of nowhere. The chop, chop, chop sounds grew closer and louder. As I sat in my 6th floor hospital room, the sound is deafening as the helicopter lands just 2 floors above me. There is only one reason a chopper lands on the USCUH roof . . . transplant. Weather it be kidney, liver, heart, lungs, whatever organ needs to be transplanted, the precious cargo is often helicoptered to the hospital. Someday, that someone, will be me. What a raw story. My intere...
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Jodis journey: Busy, busy, busy!!
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Sunday, June 27, 2010. Busy, busy, busy! I can't believe this post has taken me 3 weeks to write! I've been going non stop since last time I've blogged. Just when I think I have a spare minute to sit down and write, something else comes up. Lots has happened in the last month, both good and bad. So here we go. Memorial Day Weekend - Terry's birthday and the big move. So I very carefully made my way up, and only one trip a day for a few. :). Saturday 6-19 was little Miss Audrey's 2nd Birthday! I can't bel...
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Jodis journey: Officially Official
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Tuesday, August 10, 2010. Yep, yesterday was the day. 8-9-10 . . . a memorable day and easy to remember. I had my CF clinic visit and had a great clinical visit and heart to heart talk with Dr. R. He is not only a great Doc but a caring, communicative, 'hearing' doc. He listens to what I have to say, understands, and takes what I have to say to heart. I need a lung transplant. As of 8-9-10, I'm officially listed for a double lung transplant. Let the waiting begin. I cant imagine what youve gone through i...
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Jodis journey: April 2010
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Thursday, April 29, 2010. Bad, bad blogger. Oh how I wish I had something fun and exciting to blog about. Unfortunately, I've been sick the majority of this year. Everyone keeps asking what's going on, so to keep from repeating myself to many, here is a synopsis of my 'interesting' couple of months. And if you want to to stop reading here, completely understand. It's all medical related, lol, you've been warned. :). I was put on Zyvox IV, and Minocycline oral. I took full advantage of staying in bed ...
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Jodis journey: July 2010
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Wednesday, July 21, 2010. Wow, what a word. I've always associated 'impressive' with something totally spectacular, like seeing an incredibly awesome medieval castle or the Eiffel Tower for the first time. I've certainly seen my share of impressive sites and know them when I see them. Dr H came into the room, introduced herself to Terry and me, and first thing out of her mouth, "You don't look sick enough for transplant." HA! There it is, that word! Dumbfounded, I said, "Impressive, meaning what? I told ...
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Jodis journey: March 2010
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Saturday, March 20, 2010. It arrives like a storm. It hit, again. Gradually building strength,. Hovering over me,. Like a dark cloud. Robbing me of my energy,. Sapping my drive,. Me losing steam as it generates power. Eventually overcoming my ability to breathe,. Resigned to relinquish my freedom. Off I go,. Noisy, bland,. Cheers to better days ahead. :). Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Welcome to my blog! My name is Jodi, I'm 55, and married to Terry. Besides Terry, my family include my wonderful grown chil...