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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...
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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
Dec 29, 2022
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
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 18, 2022
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 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 18, 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 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
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 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 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 16, 2022
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
May 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 21, 2020
Update #2
Thank you to everyone who sent up prayers and positive thoughts! Patrick is out of surgery and in a recovery room for the evening while...
Haley Holland
May 21, 2020
Update #1
I just received a call from a nurse named Sarah in Washington. She said Patrick was joking and making everyone laugh before they started....
Haley Holland
May 21, 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 19, 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...
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