What’s up with Oral Surgeons ????

July 23, 2015 Lynne13245 Comments

When you have a bad tooth ache or are in pain from your wisdom teeth, you are recommended to see an Oral Surgeon. You say OK. Now you call the office, you’re in pain (nothing is more painful than a tooth ache) and they say to you “the dr. can see you in 3 weeks for a consult first”. Your first thought is “are you kidding me, 3 weeks!!!!!”

Now the search continues, you call other offices and they say the same thing. I get it, they are busy, but how is a person to live and go on with their daily lives with that kind of pain. Impossible.

A good friend of Lauren’s is going though that right now. We can relate to her, because when Lauren was having pain with her wisdom teeth, she had to wait almost a month before they would see her. Even with her transplant team from Boston calling, nothing sooner.

In this day and time, when a person needs medical care, especially for mouth pain, it should be addressed. Any comments on this subject ?????????

Lynne

Lauren was named Chicopee’s Ambassador for Donate Life New England

July 22, 2015July 22, 2015 Lynne13243 Comments

Today was a special day…Chicopee has a new Ambassador.

Lauren Meizo, was given the official title of

Chicopee’s Ambassador for Donate Life New England

Pictured with Lauren is Matthew Boger, State Relations for Donate Life. They were at the Chicopee Registry this morning, spreading the word.

Lauren’s duties will be to educate, inform and tell her story about organ donation.

If you have an organization, or event that you feel Lauren would be an asset, to the event to speak on this topic, please feel free to contact us.

My daughter, amazing, strong, beautiful, with a strong willingness to help others.

A very proud mother

Lynne

A note from Lauren ***

I am honored to be thee Ambassador of Donate Life for my community. Spreading the importance of organ donation has become my new passion. I am one of the lucky ones who actually was able to receive an organ, my heart in time. This is not true for all. Currently, over 123,000 people are waiting, many with their lives on hold to hear those five life changing words, “we have found a match!” while others may never get that second chance, all due to a shortage of organs. Before I went through all I did, I never put any thought into organ donation. So now that’s why I am here to encourage others in becoming Organ Donors!

With sincere love & all my heart,

Lauren

Ambassador for Donate Life, NE

Living life again

July 22, 2015 Lynne13245 Comments

This is my daughter Lauren. A little under 2 years ago she had a heart transplant.

Look at her now.

She absolutely loves taking motorcycle rides. Being confined in a hospital bed for a little over a year and a half, she loves the freedom she get when she takes a ride. I was nervous about her getting on a motorcycle, but she is 25 and wants to experience all that life has to offer her now. Plus we are very picky on whose bike she gets on.

Came across this picture and wanted to share. Because someone was an organ donor, this picture was made possible.

Lynne

Blogging 101

July 21, 2015 Lynne1324Leave a comment

Blogging 101.

Blogging 101

July 20, 2015July 21, 2015 Lynne13246 Comments

This is how I feel after I publish a post.

It’s that moment, right after you hit the publish button. When I write a post, in the back of my mind, I know people are going to read this.

In my blog, I have been writing about a subject that I am very passionate about.

Let me rephrase that, it’s not a subject, it’s our story.

I make it a point to write a post everyday, and now that I am in the blogging 101 course, I have learned so much.

Writing you thoughts, make you so vulnerable. You never know who is reading, what they are thinking. In my post you may agree or disagree with me. I personally write, to connect with people and to get certain feelings out.

I would like to thank my followers and invite new people to my site.

Please feel free to leave a comment, would love to hear what you have to say.

Lynne

Do you think you are immortal ?????

July 20, 2015July 20, 2015 Lynne132411 Comments

https://dailypost.wordpress.com/dp_prompt/finite-creatures/ I

“Written in response to The Daily Post prompt Finite Creatures.

DAILY PROMPT
At what age did you realize you were not immortal? How did you react to that discovery?

I have this question, are we immortal or not.

A couple of years ago when my daughter was very sick in the hospital, I still have a hard time saying, dying, is when it really hit me, dr.’s can’t fix everything. We are not immortal. There are some things beyond our control. Only the Dear Lord knows. All I could do for my daughter at that point was to just hold on to her and tell her to hang on.

We may not be immortal in body, but parts of us can be immoral for a longer time.

If you are an organ donor, then it can happen.

My daughter Lauren, received her gift of life, a new heart. The person that was the donor, may have died, but is not completely gone. Her heart is beating strong in my daughter’s body. We pray and hope we will meet the family that gave my daughter back her life. A part of their daughter is still alive in my daughter.

So I guess I am thinking, if you are an organ donor, would you think you could be immortal.

Something to think about………

Become an organ donor today.

Lynne

Sunday a day to relax

July 19, 2015July 19, 2015 Lynne13245 Comments

Today I decided that I am going to devote this day to myself. My husband took my nephew to the NASCAR race in Loudon New Hampshire.

They have VIP passes, so here they are on the track. My nephew Ryan is so excited, not only being at the race but he has his uncle Dean all to himself. They just sent me this picture so I thought I would post it.

My plan is to sit by the pool with a book and take some quite time for me.

The sun is shining, morning housework is done so now it’s time to find that book and relax.

Hope everyone is have a super Sunday.

Lynne

Rainy day, time to jump in puddles

July 18, 2015 Lynne13242 Comments

Rainy day, time to jump in puddles.

Rainy day, time to jump in puddles

July 18, 2015 Lynne13243 Comments

There are times when I enjoy a rainy day. Today, here in Massachusetts, it’s one of those days.

Rainy day’s remind me of when Lauren was in the hospital. When it was raining she told a friend of ours Norm, that all she wants to do is jump in puddles again. He talked with her for quite a while to boost her spirits and then told her when she gets out of the hospital they would jump in puddles together.

The day we were released from the hospital, when we pulled into our driveway, there was a huge balloon saying “welcome home Lauren” and also they were tied to a pair of yellow rain boots.

I thought it was the most thoughtful gift. Norm remembered the conversation and went out of his way to do this.

When we had a welcome home party for Lauren, now this was a big party. We had it at a hall,( they donated it to us), I can say there must have been over 300 people who showed up. When people enter, we brought the yellow rain boots and put them in the entry. Those yellow boots mean a lot to Lauren. They are now a reminder of how many people love her and of this special man who gave her encouragement through her journey.

So Norm, Lauren has her boots on today……..

Enjoy the day and when it rains, go outside and jump in puddles because you can.

Lynne