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My Heart Transplant Journal

"Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of the overcoming of it." – Helen Keller

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going into transplant – April 27, 2018

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Hi guys, before you read my journal entries I want to make one thing clear: this is not a sad story.

My story is a happy story.

A heart transplant allowed me to live my life with freedoms I’ve never experienced before.

I am not the greatest sufferer in the world. In fact, my life is amazing.

I’m sharing my journal entries with the world because I’m hoping this will inspire people to become organ donors, and give hope to those staying in the hospital.

So enjoy your read, and keep on thriving.

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April 27, 2018

7.8 years ago.

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How I (try to) take care of my health

medication taken on time
daily exercise
sunscreen applied daily
blood pressure taken daily
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