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PATRICK HOLLAND'S TRANSPLANT JOURNEY
Celebrating a beautiful Alaskan life and living with heart failure!
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It has arrived. Transplant call Number 2. We knew it could be sudden. We knew it would generate a slew of emotions. We also knew the...
Haley Holland
Jan 14, 2023
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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...
Haley Holland
Dec 29, 2022
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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
Nov 11, 2022
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If It Looks Like A Duck
“If it looks like a duck…” Patrick finally received one of the phone calls we have been waiting for - that one of his pseudo-heart...
Haley Holland
Oct 18, 2022
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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
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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
Aug 6, 2022
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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
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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
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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
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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
May 9, 2022
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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 19, 2022
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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 6, 2022
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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
Apr 5, 2022
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Inadequate Care & A U-Dub Referral!
Just a quick update: They released Patrick yesterday and he spent all day feeling sick. I called 9-1-1 again last night and he went...
Haley Holland
Mar 16, 2022
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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
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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
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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
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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
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