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PATRICK HOLLAND'S TRANSPLANT JOURNEY
Celebrating a beautiful Alaskan life and living with heart failure!
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And The Stars!
Once again it has been a while since I updated. I feel like apologizing even though many of you would probably tell me that’s silly. But...
Haley Holland
Oct 4, 2022


Here We Go Again :(
"Onward and yonward!" For those of you who don't know who Nature Cat is on PBS, this is one of the cartoon character's catch phrases. I...
Haley Holland
Jul 18, 2022


The Power Of Positivity
“All my hopes and dreams are gone.” That is what Patrick told me this morning. He had what he believes was a small v-tach before leaving...
Haley Holland
Jul 16, 2022


Ablation Update
I wanted to update everyone after Patrick's procedure yesterday. The ablation didn't go as planned. Do you remember when he had the...
Haley Holland
Jul 15, 2022


Ablation #2, Coming Right Up!
* I wrote this last night and am posting it this morning. The heart event I talk about happened two days ago. * Patrick has been...
Haley Holland
Jul 8, 2022


We're Still Here!
It’s been a while, and now feels like a good time to write a blog post. During Patrick’s trip to Seattle we learned that he was in fact...
Haley Holland
Jun 4, 2022


Addressing Confusion, And More Updates
I've been notified that because I used the "D" word in my last post, some of our friends thought Patrick had passed away. He didn't....
Haley Holland
Feb 27, 2022


Overwhelmed With Life - Patrick's Declining Health
I recently read an article that described death as a, “Heart-stealing, soul-sucking asshole.” I know this to be true. And with the events...
Haley Holland
Feb 13, 2022


King Of "Put On A Happy Face"
This is going to be a long one. What's that new acronym? TL;DR? Too long, didn't read. Well, I hope you read this. This is an old photo,...
Haley Holland
Dec 20, 2020


Medication Changes & An Update
I haven't posted an update in a while because while we have had our ups and downs, not a lot has changed. Patrick is still what his...
Haley Holland
Nov 20, 2020


Bump-bump. Bump-bump. Bump-bump.
I'm sharing a photo from our drive to Valdez two years ago. Every year we choose somewhere in Alaska to visit with a road trip. Well, we...
Haley Holland
Jul 23, 2020


Heading Home To Alaska
This goober will be on his way home tonight ❤ Thank you to everyone who sent prayers and positive thoughts! Patrick has too much work...
Haley Holland
May 23, 2020


Flight Update
Patrick is currently enjoying *evil giggle* a 5-hour layover in Anchorage, before he leaves for Seattle at 1:30am. He will receive a...
Haley Holland
May 21, 2020
Heading Into The Pr
Just a quick update for everyone - Patrick is heading into the procedure now. I'm not sure why they are starting late, but I know it gave...
Haley Holland
May 21, 2020
Procedure Delay
Patrick is still here! I mean, he's alive, yes. But... he is still in Alaska. Don't worry. Nothing tragic has happened in the hours since...
Haley Holland
May 19, 2020


This Is Us!
This is us. We have had a great 15 years together, but on Wednesday the doctors will invade Patrick's heart to burn it and induce...
Haley Holland
May 18, 2020


Ablation Is A Go
So much to say. 1. Patrick will be getting the VT ablation in late May 2. The cardiologist is confidant it will work 3. Says Patrick...
Haley Holland
Mar 7, 2020
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