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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
Jan 13, 2023
[Insert Appropriate Emotion Here]
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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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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!...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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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