April showered us with lots of surprises.....both good & bad

Grandma came down with an infection, so this month I have been balancing taking care of my family and visiting her in Orange County as much as possible.  With Kaison's scheduled daily activities and naps it has been challenging but with help, we have been able to make it work.  She was hospitalized at Camp Pendleton on April 16.  After spending almost a week there she was then transferred to San Juan Capistrano.  

EASTER

                                      

Easter Pics

CHURCH

Moeller's & Cady's

Jaclyn & Melissa

Michael & Addison

Jill is pumped for the egg hunt to begin

Michael, Uncle Jeff, Donna, Ryan & Aunt Michelle

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Kristin, Mike & Annabelle at our church carnival

Grammy Moeller joined us for our church field trip to the Strawberry Fields in Carlsbad 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY GRAMMY MOELLER!!!!!!


MS WALK at Legoland

Lung Transplant!!!!

My Dad has been suffering from pulmonary fibrosis.  He has been on oxygen since 2012.  It is unknown as to what causes it and there is no cure.  He was put on the list in January of 2014 as a qualified lung transplant recipient.

Here is the official definition: Pulmonary fibrosis occurs when lung tissue becomes damaged and scarred. This thickened, stiff tissue makes it more difficult for your lungs to work properly. As pulmonary fibrosis worsens, you become progressively more short of breath. The scarring associated with pulmonary fibrosis can be caused by a multitude of factors. But in most cases, doctors can't pinpoint what's causing the problem. When a cause can't be found, the condition is termed idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.  The lung damage caused by pulmonary fibrosis can't be repaired, but medications and therapies can sometimes help ease symptoms and improve quality of life. For some people, a lung transplant might be appropriate.

We were thrilled to get the call on April 29, 2014.  He had his transplant at UCSD.  It went well, as planned.  He was discharged and home in 2 weeks.  

Pre Surgery 

Post Surgery

The Battle Wound