Monthly Archives: June 2010

Heart to Heart Hugs

Posted on June 29, 2010 by DAP

Quote ~ A hug is a handshake from the heart.  ~Author Unknown Recently, on the forums on TransplantBuddies.com, there was a post initiated by a fellow heart transplant recipient, “RocketHeart”, where he told about “heart to heart” hugs. I was … Continue reading →

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Facebook (Oh my!!)

Posted on June 27, 2010 by DAP

I’m going to admit I’m a bit behind the times, but I am going to TRY to allow you to connect to my newly created Facebook page, directly through this blog. Warning, I am a pure NOVICE at Facebook. So, … Continue reading →

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Long Line of Folks

Posted on June 25, 2010 by DAP

Yesterday, we were out and about and enjoying life when we came across this long line of people. It was approximately a block long. We immediately started speculating ……… Concert tickets? NO! Welfare checks? NO! Free cheese? NO!! Waiting for … Continue reading →

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Truck Vs Helicopter ?

Posted on June 22, 2010 by DAP

I like trucks. I had a couple of pickup trucks that lasted me for decades. Even though I don’t currently own a truck, we do have a LARGE SUV (and a small convertible). But trucks, especially the old ones will … Continue reading →

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Stairway to Heaven

Posted on June 19, 2010 by DAP

How does your “Stairway to Heaven” look? Is it paved with gold, or perhaps with good intentions? Even though my stairway might be a bit rickety, I give thanks to God for what I have each and every day, for what I have. … Continue reading →

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Day Trips

Posted on June 17, 2010 by DAP

In the past 10 days, we’ve managed to take 3 day trips. The top down on the convertible, decent weather and relaxing days. I’ve visited a couple of places to sit and think, reflect, pray and give thanks for all that … Continue reading →

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Quote

Posted on June 14, 2010 by DAP

I do not know who said this, but it is so true and it applies to my life, my heart transplant ……. “Change is the essence of life. Be willing to surrender what you are for what you could become.” I … Continue reading →

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“Tell Me Something About Your Heart”

Posted on June 13, 2010 by DAP

This really has nothing to do with heart transplants, but I found the concept interesting, inspiring and intriguing. Recently I read about this blog on a thread on the TransplantBuddies forum, so I checked it out. The photography is incredible, as … Continue reading →

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LOOK!!

Posted on June 12, 2010 by DAP

LOOK!! My wife reminded me the other day about an incident involving my grandson, who was 18 months old at the time, and myself, that happened soon after my transplant. To set the stage for this story, one must know that … Continue reading →

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One of Eighteen

Posted on June 10, 2010 by DAP

Yesterday was my first day back to volunteer in the past three weeks. I took a week off to spend time with the grand kids, and last week I elected not to volunteer due to being a bit sore from my … Continue reading →

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