Thanks to you and your family for your service. Your story is a wonderful example of the benefits of organ transplant and hope for many others.

One year ago my husband and I had driven from IL to FL for our two week vacation. Despite Covid we took this trip with the encouragement of my Mayo transplant docs, as I was going to be placed on the list as soon as I returned. Being down here in Florida this week really hits home about how different I felt just a year ago. I had an infusion pump of metroprolol 24/7 with a PIC line. I could hardly walk more than a few blocks. I received my heart/lung transplant less than a month after returning back to the Midwest.
Today I am spending my days walking at least an hour every day, lifting weights each day and doing yoga several times a week. What a difference the transplant and a year made! I feel pretty much normal and am able to walk at a quick pace and enjoy all aspects of life. The journey was more than worth it as I look forward to upcoming events with family and friends.