After the past two Saturdays watching the Bulldogs, we now know the true strength of John’s new heart! It’s gotten a workout, but still beating strong! I told him today that I really don’t know how his old heart got him through all those games!
John enjoyed watching the game with his friend, Rowland, who came up for the weekend as I traveled to Georgia to be with my family. My mom passed away last week after a very short battle with cancer. She was admitted into the hospital the same day that John got his staph infection back in August. I was in the trenches with John during that time, so I was not able to be with her. However, my dad took good care of her, and I was very, very blessed to see her two weekends ago for the last time. My body still feels in shock from all of the intense emotions I have experienced over the past two months – staring death in the face for so long with both John and my mom, pure elation from John’s transplant and recovery, and now mourning and missing my mom. Needless to say, I am exhausted. I thought I was exhausted before, but now I’m really exhausted. I miss my mom so much, but she is a Christian and is in Heaven, so I get to spend eternity with her in what will seem like no time. Her memorial service is in a week and a half, and John is going to make the trip back with me for it. This is such a huge gift. I don’t know what I would do without him right now and without him there.
On another note, today we had another doctor’s appointment and heart biopsy. We haven’t heard the results yet, but are prayerfully anticipating zero rejection again. John keeps getting stronger and becomes more independent every day. I will update with his biopsy results later in the week when we get them back.
John’s greatest joy this past week was the surprise and very much appreciated letter and signed picture from Coach Mark Richt himself! He got word of John’s transplant, and wanted to send his well wishes. This meant so much to John and me! I will definitely be framing it soon for John, and hanging in his GA room! Thank you Coach Richt! Go Dawgs!!!
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