update!

Last week I had my echocardiogram. I knew I had improved since last year... I've been feeling better! The biggest test for me was being able to walk to my son's school and back... and when I was able to do that without thinking I was going to drop to the ground and need an ambulance, then I knew I was okay.

Well today I received the result of last week's echocardiogram... and the results are...



normal.

My cardiomyopathy is GONE.

I have completely recovered.

Needless to say, I feel incredibly relieved. When I had first gotten sick I refused to think about the terrible thought of leaving my children behind. And maybe that refusal is what helped me? Who knows, all I know is that I am incredibly lucky and incredibly thankful. I know there are many people who were in my same shoes, who shared the same passion, but didn't make it. It makes each moment even more thankful.

It's painful however to know that my father-in-law, who has also been experiencing health issues, has not recovered. It's a strange and uncomfortable feeling. I know how he feels and at the same time, I can't help but feel that it's just not fair that I am better and he is not. How wonderful it would be if we both recovered!

This summer will be full of celebrations and moments to make memories.




Loves to all.

-Julieta