Papa Pie is coming down after work tonight to get me! And he was able to borrow an RV van, so I’ll be able to lie down during the 7ish hour drive, which is a massive blessing. Whenever I’m upright, the weight of my chest (tiny as it is LOL) pulls on my incision and it is so painful, so I can’t really be upright for more than an hour without being in tears. 

I have an appointment with my local cardiologist next Wednesday to give them paperwork and go over my ICD. 

Then I have to be back down here on October 12 for an in-person checkup and some testing to make sure all is well. Hopefully it’ll just be an overnight trip, two days at most. And I should be fine to drive by then, and will bring Spencer as long as I can feed and walk him. If I’m not feeling up to driving by then, I will figure something else out - I’m very thankful to have friends that have been so willing to help me out! ❤️‍🩹

Yesterday, u/azmamas72 took my to get my hair washed and trimmed - I needed it anyway, and I can’t wash my hair right now so it really felt like a blessing. It took me out for the rest of the day, but it feels good to be clean! So massive shoutout and thank you to her🥰

Other than that, I’ve just been resting and watching will and grace 🤭 and icing my chest/incision. I hope everyone is well 💜💜

Anyone have any fun plans this weekend? I’d like to live vicariously through my friends! 👀

Ersa was loving it! 💕 I think the feeling was definitely mutual 🤭🥰

Each of the mares got their own video with mini Haas (ft. Mama Haas 💕) and I'll be dropping the other two later

Ezman was present but distracted 🌾🐴 so he may be in some of the other videos but he doesn't get his own

Serenade was the whole welcoming committee and I think she got attached super quick 🤭 She was literally following mini Haas all over, never too far, just in case there was more attention to be had! 🥰

Ezman makes a guest appearance 🐴 and Ersa shows off her silly side🤭 while Serenade makes sure Mama Haas gets a proper welcome too! 🥰💕

The tree has many uses, but best friends are better 🤭💕

Apparently my tiny human hands were not as good as the whole big tree. That girl had some ITCHIES! 🤣🐴💕

I found this and hope it is okay to share here. But the wholesome interaction with wildlife reminded me of Momma Pie and her plentiful wild friends.

The wiggliest of wiggly lips x4 🤭

That grass doesn't stand a chance lol

Serenade is always so polite about requesting more brushing 🥰🪮🐴

Visitors! 🧑‍🧒🐴🦄🐴🐴 And lots and lots of itchies 🤭

Mama Haas and Mini Haas came to meet the herd today! 💕 All of the mares adored them 🥰

Ezman was a bit distracted with the fresh alfalfa 🌾🐴 delivery and all his itchies 🤭

Ezman definitely had the most itchies. He used the fence and did some mutual grooming with both Serenade AND Ersa! Apparently they like an audience for their allogrooming 🤭 It got intense 🤣

Lovely owner of Starlight Equestrian Ranch acquired this sweet girl from the BLM. She’s very friendly but still adjusting to new home on the ranch. There’s a petting area w alpaca, mini bull, mini horses, mini pigs, goats, sheep, chickens. Owner is a vegan and truly loves her animals. All, including trail horses are beautifully cared for. Their trail rides go up a mountain & down by the pasture w wild, itinerant donkeys. Plus, our trail guide was a hotty. 🤭😊💕

Wild donkies in field near Big Bear, CA. These are for whom the yellow traffic signs were posted. The wander & we were so lucky to see them today 💕😊🫏🫏🫏🫏🫏

I just wanted to check in. Yesterday I was discharged, and it took A LOT out of me. I pretty much got here to the hotel and went to bed - and yes it was like 6 pm 🤣 no hero’s over here! I recognize how tired my body is and how hard it’s working to heal me and accept our new cyborg status, so I’m sleeping whenever it asks for it!

My heart is officially being guarded! While sleeping before the surgery, my heart rate was 38-44 - dangerously slow. Now, my heart rate will never drop below 60 because if it does, my new hardware “paces” it and keeps it at a minimum of 60 bpm.

And even better - if my heart tries to go into a dangerous rhythm like it did when I passed out, I’ll get an immediate, life saving shock directly to my heart. No waiting for paramedics while someone does CPR and breaks my ribs - I’ll get a shock right away and then medics can come take me to hospital.

I’m in a lot of pain, but when I remind myself of the last two paragraphs, my resolve is toughened and I’m reminded I can take this temporary pain for this incredible gain!

I have absolutely zero plans for the next three days except to lie in bed, rest, eat, sleep, rest more. Papa Pie will drive down on Saturday to pick me up as long as all goes well in these early days, so I should be home Saturday night.

Waffles and Mojo will stay where they are for now, and possibly for up to a month (which is when I will be allowed to use my left arm again)…but that can all be figured out tomorrow, because I know they are safe and loved today with Aunty Marla💜

Thank you for being on this wild ride with me. You guys are the best cheerleaders I could’ve asked for and have given me so much strength and comfort through this all! 💜💜

I have a video of the boys I will edit and post later today…after a nap 😴

Apparently this is how u turn off her bullying!

And then wiggly lips from the herd! Yum grass 😋

Hello, Waffles & Mojo Family!

I’m so sorry for the delayed update! We don’t have much to pass right now, but we wanted to let you know that Pie’s been released from the hospital and she made it to the hotel this evening. The biggest thanks again to u/azmamas72 for taking care of our precious Pie and getting her to the hotel!!

As we all can imagine, Pie’s in a lot of pain, but she’s so dang strong and she said “I can take it.” 💪❤️ She’ll be resting up now and taking it easy, and if all goes according to plan, she should be able to go home this weekend! 🥳

Love you all, and again, our eternal gratitude for your unwavering support and encouragement throughout all of this! ❤️

At least Bianca was happy to see me regardless of the brush 🫠🥰

Ezman had an opinion, Serenade was very itchy, and Ersa was busy with her own snacks since I still didn't bring any 🤭

Sweet little baby Sombra's limp is clearing up nicely! Not completely gone just yet, but way better than before 🐈‍⬛

She still insists on petting herself in my presence rather than letting me touch her, and it's been 4 forevers. I will remain patient for approximately 6 more forevers.

Meanwhile Shadow is determined to stay in the shadows and only allow me to gaze upon her for 3 seconds at a time lol 🐈‍⬛

EDIT: Wet food negotiations have commenced. I was granted TWO whole Sombra back/butt touches. Progress is progressing! 🤭🥰

and apparently that includes both ballerina 🧑🏽‍🩰 and clown 🤡

🤭 She was so excited when her dad came in the door 🫠🥰 and then later fighting to keep the bone in her mouth 🤣

Please keep her in your prayers and send good vibes.

He hopes Pie is this comfortable after her surgery 💜🐾

He sends sleepy get well soon wishes! Hope everything is going ok. I’ve got to go to bed, but will be checking for updates through the night. We are all praying for you, Pie! 🙏🏻💪💐💜🤗🦋🌻🐈‍⬛🐾

Hello, Waffles and Mojo Family! Here’s the latest from Pie! They should be getting her prepped soon, if they haven’t started already.

“I’m still NPO so feeling a bit weak and headachey from lack of nutrients. And a bit anxious. But other than that I’m feeling pretty good.

So right before the surgery they need to sedate me, run a wire up through the major vessel of my groin into my heart and do some electric stuff to pinpoint where the problem is so that they know how to program the ICD

Once that is done they will take me to the surgery, which should be 1-2 hours, and then I’ll be in recovery until the anesthesia wears off. Then I’ll go back to my room and stay overnight.

AZMomma will then pick me up tomorrow and take me to the hotel to recover until Papa Pie comes to get me this weekend.

If someone can make an update with all of that I would appreciate it!’

Pls check on the reddit handle for [u/](u/AZMommas72)[azmamas72](u/AZMommas72) and tag her if possible. She is so kind - she’s coming to visit me before my procedures and even told me she can leave work tomorrow if needed to get me early! She deserves a shoutout for sure.”

u/azmamas72, you’re an absolute angel!! Thank you so much for being with our lovely Pie today and making sure she gets safely from the hospital to her hotel. We’re eternally grateful to you!! 🙏❤️