Living with Heart Failure

 In March I was diagnosed with a person that is living with heart failure.  This news has rocked me and has been hard for me over the last few months, especially mentally.  I am hopeful that the medicine I am now on will help strengthen my heart but in the meantime no strenous activity (which if you know me, I love working out hard so this has been a huge challenge for me), lower sodium diet, taking my pulse and blood pressure every day and being consistent with my meds.  I also wore a heart monitor for a month and that determined that it was best if I have a defibrilator put in me as a lifeline, so if my heart gets out of rhythm for a long period of time it will be shocked back into place.

I am beyond thankful for family and friends for all of the love, gifts, positive thoughts and prayers as I am going through this large curve in my road.

                                First time I was able to wash my hair, post surgery...I was excited =)

                                                                Brutal bruise from the IV

My new battle wound....no pretty but it will have to do =)

                                                  

Reese turns 11

 Reese turns 11! Where does the time go!  She has really blossomed this year and is so thoughtful, caring and loving to so many.  She enjoyed a birthday party at a trampoline park and dinner at home with Grandpa and Gigi.

January-March

 Well the start of 2023 has been quite the year.  The girls are busy with school and sports and Nate and I are busy with work, parenting and life =).

Avery got Stinger of the Month

                                                                Date night with Reese

Avery ice skating for the first time at a friends birthday party

Reese and her friend Matthew shopping to make lasagna and garlic bread for a class project

                                                                Valentine's gift for the girls

                                                    Long overdo haircuts for the girls

Reese had quite the month (March) where she missed a few days of school from being sick.

Family Vaction to Portland.  We enjoyed the Nike store, hot tubs, and Trailblazers games!