I'm Torn . . .

Well, I am really torn, as much as I have wanted to go to the transplant games. . .I just don't think financially I can make it happen. Not just the expense of the games but also timing. I haven't been home in Idaho for over 6 months!!! I can hardly believe that!!! It's just NOT convenient OR Cheap to get back and forth to Idaho from Oklahoma. I also have to make a trip to Pittsburgh for a transplant clinic follow up, it's been almost 2 full years since I have gone there. That is not a bad thing, that means I have been healthy and stable so my transplant clinic feels I didn't need to make a trip there. But 2 years is enough time and a clinic check in is in order. Routine.

My issues with the transplant games is mostly the amount of money I would have to raise individually. My team suggests, well has designated each competitor raise $1200.00 then on top of that I have to cover my travel expenses & food. I guess with my monthly costs for my anti-rejection meds as well as the other travel I HAVE to do this year, raising/spending that kind of money has now become a lower priority for me. I would much rather save money to pay off debt and reduce my day to day stress, or have the money to travel home to Idaho and ride my horse~ Since the Transplant Games took a year longer than usual to announce the games. . .I just don't think 4 months is enough time for me to prepare/save/fund raise. This will just push me to stay super healthy for another 2 years and compete in 2014. haha! I can run another 5k or do a sprint-tri and honestly feel just as accomplished and hopefully debt free as well :) haha!!

*If you want a bracelet I would greatly appreciate it & the money I raise will help me travel to Pittsburgh.

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Horsing around?

My sister Nikkii hacked my facebook page and posted some videos her and my mom made to show me how excited they are for me to come home. It was touching. So I figured I would share them with you. There are several that are only 30 sec. long and a few a little longer :) haha. Here they are!
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First Video: Mount UP!

Second Video: Opening a Gate

Third Video: Now lets get started

Fourth Video: Backing Up

Fifth Video: Got the Brain Back

Sixth Video: Taa Daa!


It was hot the day they rode/filmed. SO as you can see. . . .they are excited and are getting Pixydust ready for me to ride while I am home without having a chance of getting injured.

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Less than a week. . . .

I'll be back in Idaho in less than a week!!!! I'm getting pretty excited. I am also praying the weather is nice. Sometimes in Sept. it can be hit or miss with rain and cold. BUT I am sure this year it will be nice, just for me. I will need nice evenings so I can ride my Pixydust :) Although I am really going to have to focus on getting my runs in every day or the 17th of September is going to kick my arss. teehee. That isn't going to happen.

I got in contact today with Donate Life Oklahoma & I am planning on doing some events and fundraising/awareness. Whoohoo!! I might also join team Oklahoma and they even told me a couple athletes participated in the World Transplant Games this year! So perhaps 2013 I'll find myself in Africa?! That would rock!!! Anyways, just a little update. Hope all is well with everyone.


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Headed Home Again :)

I have been given an opportunity to go back to Idaho the first week of Sept. and visit my family again before it gets cold in Idaho. It will be a bit of a short trip and once again I have to leave Bryan home. It breaks my heart and his too. He hasn't been home in almost 2 years. It doesn't feel fair by any means. I enjoy going home this time of year because my hometown hosts the Eastern Idaho State Fair. I get to see people I haven't seen in YEARS and I make a little money working at a booth.

The fair isn't the only reason I am excited to go home, but I get to be home for my little sister's birthday. Nikkii is my best friend and I miss having her close every day. I love spending time with her and her family so every chance I get I take it!!

MJ, my niece starts kindergarten on Monday. . .I probably miss her the most. She is growing up so fast and I love that little girl so very much. I wish every day that I could be closer to spend more time with her. It's hard cuz the reality is I don't know how long my lungs will stay healthy and rejection free. I am planning on many more years. . .I pray she will remember her Aunt Jamie when I am gone.

I have so much that is dear to me and that I love in Idaho. I don't love Idaho winters, but all that I love is in Idaho. . .so in turn I will always love, miss and treasure Idaho :)

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