Monthly Archives: December 2010

New Beginning

Posted on December 31, 2010 by DAP

“Every day is a new beginning. Treat it that way. Stay away from what might have been, and look at what can be.” Happy New Year to ALL!!

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Heart Transplant & Health Insurance Changes

Posted on December 30, 2010 by DAP

Believe me when I say I’m VERY fortunate to have decent health insurance. It’s not perfect and it’s been expensive in relation to my fixed income, but it’s something that I HAVE to have. For example, I believe the charged rate … Continue reading →

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I’m Still in Awe!

Posted on December 28, 2010 by DAP

The subject line was written to me as part of a Merry Christmas greeting. The person that wrote it is a wonderful friend. That, like me, is a heart transplant recipient. This friend was writing about the borrowed gift that … Continue reading →

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Old Food ……

Posted on December 26, 2010 by DAP

It’s important for heart transplant patients health to eat good, quality foods. Many of us have had wonderful meals over the past few days. turkey, ham, seafood ~ holiday feasts for sure! As we are deep into the holiday season … Continue reading →

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MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

Posted on December 24, 2010 by DAP

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays to all of you and your families!! God Bless!!

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Miracles

Posted on December 22, 2010 by DAP

Miracles Definitions ~ 1: an extraordinary event manifesting divine intervention in human affairs 2: an extremely outstanding or unusual event, thing, or accomplishment  Quotes ~ “Each of my days are miracles. I won’t waste my day; I won’t throw away … Continue reading →

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Winter …… and Our Gloves

Posted on December 20, 2010 by DAP

I will admit to being something of a germophobe. It comes naturally to many people who have been given a new lease on life via an organ transplant. I was taught early on by my medical team that cleanliness is … Continue reading →

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Miracle Quote

Posted on December 19, 2010 by DAP

“Each of my days are miracles. I won’t waste my day; I won’t throw away a miracle.”

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Traveling

Posted on December 18, 2010 by DAP

It takes a bit of extra effort for a heart transplant patient to get ready to travel. At least it does for me. I can remember the first trip I took of any distance after my transplant and I was … Continue reading →

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Off Topic

Posted on December 15, 2010 by DAP

I generally write about heart transplant or related organ transplant items. Excuse me a bit today as I write about something very dark. This topic resurfaced this past weekend when CBS aired its 48 Hours “Live to Tell” segment. It was about a serial … Continue reading →

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