A difference a year makes..

I still can't believe I am sitting in my house, with the front door wide open, and a small breeze flowing throughout the house. The temperature sits at a whopping 75 degrees. Last year, I would have been shivering as if I was stuck in the middle of a snowstorm. You ask why?

This time last year, Mark's kidney's were on their way to shutting down. One affect of kidney failure is anemia. This is when your body does not create enough red blood cells, so the body does not get the much needed oxygen that the cells carry throughout the body. So last year, we had our heat on in the house...usually at or around 83 degrees. My body became adjusted to this, and I would be freezing all the time!

Now, I can sit here and feel comfortable. What a difference a year makes!

This holiday season I am so happy! My wonderful sister Renee and her boyfriend are coming down in December. I also just found out that my mother was able to get off from her work and will be here during Mark's surgery. This is awesome, because I will be freaking out (for lack of a better term0 during the hours while Mark is in surgery. I am also really glad I have a wonderful district to work for. My superintendent has been very supportive, and has allowed me the time I need to take off for Mark's final day of appointments on December 14th.

Only 22 more sessions of dialysis for Mark until his transplant. 52 more days!