I realize it has been several weeks since my last post. So I thought I'd write a quick note just saying what's been up lately. These last few weeks have been crazy busy, and very fun!
First of all, I GOT GLASSES!!! Ha! The geek in me is now complete. ;) I guess I have astigmatism. So I have to wear these glasses all the time. Which I don't mind, because they're so freakin cute! However, I'm still getting used to them. It still feels really weird, but life is a lot less blurry now. So that's good. ;)
So, I've finished pulmonary rehab. I'm definitely going to miss the team I worked with. They were all so kind and precious! I'll even miss some of the people I worked out with. Especially one sweet dear lady who expressed how much she was going to miss me the day I left... "I'm going to miss you so much. I love you and am so proud of you. Know we are praying for you." So sweet! She really touched my heart. The therapists were all wonderful people. So glad I got to work with them, even if it was for a short time.
Sometimes I sit and think about all the people who have helped me through this journey - all the nurses, therapists, doctors, assistants - just everybody. Some of them I work with almost on a daily basis, others I probably will never see again. I wish I could express how grateful I am to each and every one of them. Before I leave them, I do try to let them know how much I appreciate their hard work... I hope they realize it. It means a lot.
Now, I'm going to probably get a membership to a gym... because I definitely want to keep on working out! I want to get stronger and stronger. I'm still riding my bike, which I absolutely love! But I want to reach full capacity within this first year post transplant - and this month it'll be six months!! CrAzY!
I also got my hair cut. ;) And I now have bangs! My hair is still growing back, still not full... but much much better. So that makes me happy. I can't wait for it to be completely grown out again. I am so grateful to my bro-in-law for styling it so it doesn't look so weird anymore. It now looks somewhat normal. :) He also said it looks like it's growing in a lot thicker and a lot curlier. Which, of course, I would love!
(my new haircut)
Other than that, I've gone to a hometown fair and also the state fair. Which were both very fun! I was super excited for the state fair, because I hadn't gone in many many years and the last time I had gotten sick. So, this time, we had a blast... I was like a little giddy girl. ;)
(Joe and I on the lift at the fair)
Let me think... oh! I've been getting back into photography a lot! I've gone exploring a few times with friends and also have been doing a lot of child/baby portraits. So much fun! I can't wait to have my own studio someday. Getting in a lot of experience and practice, for sure.
Anyway, that's all from me for now. I know this was random and quick. I do want to blog more and really want to try to start vlogging again on youtube. I miss it and I know it'd be neat to share our lives with you... to whoever wants to follow along on the ride!
Much love,
~Julie Jean
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