Getting Settled into Houston

We made it to Houston and are happily settling into our new digs.  For those of you who have asked where to send checks, cards and letters of encouragement to me, my address has changed.  Please take note that this is a temporary one. 

Trish Taylor c/o Lynch
2108 Glen Haven Blvd,
Houston Texas 77030. 

I have already received a couple of beautiful cards which lifted my spirits hugely.  It was one of the hardest things I've ever had to do.  Leaving my home, my husband, my family of "dogters" willingly, not knowing what my future held or knowing if I would ever be back in our house again was torture. As you can imagine, the emotions were high on the three hour drive to Houston, but my darling cousin and I tried to keep it as light as possible with tunes on the radio and talking about reminiscent stories of our childhood to keep us silly-hearted.

Here is a picture of my caregiver, Caroline, taking a dip in the pool... with her snorkel from Hawaii, trying to desperately search for her beloved sea turtles which she misses terribly. We are staying in some lovely surroundings with friends temporarily till we can find suitable lodging otherwise.  They have a pool and a gym so I am able to keep up the exercise regime and maintain my strength as much as I can. I know I will need to be as strong as possible beforehand to endure all the post transplant rehabilitation.

Emotionally, this has already taken a toll on my psyche and body, but I am trying to focus on what is important and put my faith in Him. My Lord and Savior has a plan and I am trying to listen and follow diligently. So many of my friends are praying for me and for my patience.  I know that all of the other times when I have been convalescing, during long hospital stays, has led me to this critical point of discipline. The ultimate test of patience and obedience.

Again, I am so grateful for everyone, but especially for my dearest "soul sister" cousin, Caroline, for devoting her LIFE to the care of mine. She is making sure that all my needs are being met and knowing when to give me  space to "mourn" alone when I need to.  I miss my dogters, my hubby, my friends and my old life terribly!

You can leave comments here, send me an email or mail me a card if you like.  Although I may not answer each one, I do read them and they mean the world to me.  My email is still the same:  trishkev@sbcglobal.net

Kissing Cousins

Host, Lucien, in our new home... kitchen in background.