Counting Our Blessings
The search is over - Patrick has found a place to stay! After his interview with the Anchorage Daily News someone reached out and offered...
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PATRICK HOLLAND'S TRANSPLANT JOURNEY
Celebrating a beautiful Alaskan life and living with heart failure!
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Haley Holland
Nov 11, 2022
One Day At A Time
Buckle up. This is a long one. We have had several weeks of ups and downs, mostly due to scheduling. It has been one headache after...
Haley Holland
Oct 4, 2022
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
Aug 6, 2022
Transplant Evaluation
It’s time for another update! And maybe a Mike's Hard Lemonade or two... Firstly, Patrick is doing okay. He is holding steady at about...
Haley Holland
Jul 26, 2022
Turn And Burn
“Holy crap. The heart transplant people just called.” I was still in bed this morning when Patrick called me to tell me this. His...
Haley Holland
Jul 16, 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 15, 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 8, 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
Jun 4, 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
May 13, 2022
Updates!
We have had such an enormous influx of information over the last few days. I’m trying to wrap my head around all of it. [Pardon me while...
Haley Holland
May 9, 2022
Delta Squad, Roll Out - The Eagle Has Landed!
Let me begin by announcing that Patrick made it to Seattle yesterday and has his first appointment, an echocardiogram, this morning!...
Haley Holland
Apr 21, 2022
Positive Outlook
Well. ... Well... Imagine me sitting at the computer right now, interlacing my fingers and then stretching my arms forward, palms rotated...
Haley Holland
Apr 19, 2022
U-Dub Snafu - Trip Postponed
Patrick didn't go to Seattle today and his appointment has been rescheduled. Yes, we are disappointed. No, we couldn't control this. No,...
Haley Holland
Apr 6, 2022
FAI to SEA - April 20th
Patrick has an appointment in Seattle! We received a call from a nurse who works with the heart failure specialists at the University of...
Haley Holland
Apr 5, 2022
Heart Failure Is A Thief
A recent conversation about a deceased loved one's ashes sparked an interesting conversation between Patrick and I a couple days ago. We...
Haley Holland
Mar 27, 2022
Updates, Love, And Thank Yous
I have been really hesitant to post an update for a wide range of reasons, so let me begin by saying Patrick is doing well! He is in much...
Haley Holland
Mar 8, 2022
Let Me Have It
“Aww.” Patrick says I say that a lot. Not like, “Aww, how cute.” But like, “Aww, a kitten.” A sick kitten. A starving kitten. “Aww.” I...
Haley Holland
Feb 27, 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
Apr 16, 2021
Another Procedure On The Books
Thank God. Patrick had no lasting effects from the procedure, and was annoying the nurses as soon as he began to come out of the...
Haley Holland
Dec 22, 2020
Humor Is Our Life's Blood
Just some humor for today 😆 I was thinking of something that happened this past spring and wanted to tell you guys, because as usual...
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