First walk this morning after surgery.
I am strong.
I can do hard things.
I am a walking miracle.
Be thankful for today - little improvements make the biggest strides.❤️
No other place I’d rather be on my birthday then caring for my patients.
Thank your healthcare workers ❤️
Cheers to chapter 17 with kickin ass, chasin dreams, and loving life.
Today I wear red in honor of the battle I continue to fight - heart disease. CHD the number 1 killer in the United States, yet it will not take away mine. Heart survivors near and far thank you for the support as we continue to fight our battles, and remember those who have lost.
Praise to all the healthcare workers. Today I saved one of my first lives when calling a MET, RRT, and Code Blue for a patient. When patient regained consciousness they asked what happened and I told them I saved there life. Proud moment. Saving lives one day at a time 💞🥹
Take a minute to soak up the miracle you are looking at. The new spunky Addie J is comin’ on home 💥 Although recovery was a little more bumpy than expected….. Doc said to flee the nest and head on home. God worked miracles in me and my doctors hands these past couple days ❤️
GOD IS GOOD ALL THE TIME. Christ us within me I will not fall. Grace, faith, and prayer gets me a long way in this never ending battle with heart disease. Watch out everyone 💥💥…. A new spunky Addie is on the arise. Keep the prayers coming through recovery ❤️
#CHDawareness
After a long day and uneasy future ahead….. dad reminded me “for some reason God just picked you because he knew you were strong enough to handle this.” Many angles are watching over me and my army is SO FULL of support.
Gods got me- he always and he has never failed me ❤️
Reminder - CHANGE. IS. GOOD. A year ago I lost the love for this sport for many reasons. I decided it was time for a change to bring back the love I used to have for softball. Little me would be proud for embracing this change. Cheers to new beginnings and bigger things ….. 💕
Crazy what 24 hours can do. Up at Mayo yesterday for lots of testing including tilt testing, PET scan and blood work (many needles….nothing new to me). Back in the gym for a 2 mile run, upper body lift, along with hitting and pitching today. Nothing can define my abilities 💪🏻💥
Last week today…. I was leaving the hospital. Doctors cleared me today for physical activity….. although this was a slow mile, I am glad to be back. Lifting feels better than ever - CRAZY what a 4th valve can do for me ❤️🔥 2024 season can’t start soon enough
@IABlitzGoldHess
Tomorrow, I will be back up at Mayo Clinic. Praying for healing and answers as I finally get to meet with my awesome team of doctors to rule things out. I continue to hear this little girls voice in my head saying, “you can do hard things”❤️ Smiles and prayers. Gods got this ‼️
Thank you
@LMHS_Athletics
for putting on such a great night supporting AHA. Words cannot describe how thankful my family and I are for the money raised, going to support such a great cause. Awesome night topping it off with 2 wins from both teams. ❤️
Heading home! I learned that my heart will not go over 80% capacity, causing all of my struggles with athletics. I will have to continually be strong and push through adversity my condition throws at me. “You are very lucky to be here on your CHD journey”-Anderson ❤️
#AddiesArmy
6 month cardiac appointment:)
After many months of chest pain, wheezing, and missed heart beats it felt good to get answers.
Heading to Mayo Clinic soon for more testing including asthma tests.
#addiesarmy
#CHD
On December 7th I will be heading back up to Mayo. My family has spent hours in waiting rooms for me to come out of each and ever surgery. It is only fitting to donate puzzles to the waiting rooms that my family spends hours in. With that being said always give back❤️
@MayoClinic
Have you ever heard of a cardiac child running….. 5K’s? Now you have 😎
Going against all odd’s even though my body had been hurting!
This WILL work - taking care of my body, just in new ways 💥
#AddiesArmy
#findthegood
Good day of reps getting ready for the
@iowasoftball
camp in just a few short weeks. Excited to learn more about the game and athlete on and off the field. Working hard, dreaming big, and most of all…. having fun in the process 🥳
@CoachRGillispie
@mandygardner24
@_CoachLevin
Reminder: YOU are one of God’s children. Your sport, illness/injury, mental illness, and other individuals do not define you nor your worth. Christ Jesus DOES. You are beautiful, fearfully, and wonderfully made. OWN IT-you were created for a purpose. Present, patience, and pray🩵
Celebrated another great night at the 2023 heart ball. I will forever be grateful for AHA. The outpouring love and donations from families continues to save lives like mine everyday. ❤️ From one heart survivor to another… we love you and we are thankful for you.
all I can say is I am thankful…..
Doctors who listened, provided, and support through the thickest of thick!
Continuing to stay badass and keep my smile with the trials of physical and mental challenges that have been thrown my way……
“You can do hard things” 🫶🏼
From the bottom of my heart…… THANK YOU ADDIES ARMY. I wouldn’t be where I am today with out each and every one of you. This game will forever bring me so much joy. Always more than a game….. but
@LM_Softball
has some work left to finish this season ❤️🔥
#DPACTD
#AddiesArmy
Taking home hardware at the PG Winter Warm Up. Thank you for a great tournament
@PG_Softball
. 6-0 on the weekend with all around team effort. See you at the World Series. 😎
@seia_jones
@ChrisjSb
#champions
Words can not express how thankful I am for this article. Want to know more about me, softball, life, family, and heart surgery??? Take a read below.
Donation link to AHA @ the bottom of the article ❤️
@IABlitzGoldHess
@AHAIowa
Testing for the day was a success(ish). My body reacted to CT scan contrast which was a slight detour, but I made it through after being poked more than usual. Brining home a new duck to my collection as a reward from my awesome nurses. Lastly, visited St.Marys and the chapel. ❤️
Inspiring the next generation. This right here is why I love the sport and continue playing through ups and downs. I used to be this little girl looking up to the big girls…. now I am that big girl ❤️
Continue brining love to this awesome game of softball 🥎
What’s a good softball showcase if you don’t tour the local ER while in Chattanooga. 12/10 ER…. Would highly recommend 😂
Came back the next 2 days to throw and impressed myself with my performance after being absolutely smoked👏
Blessed to share my story with many executives across the corridor. Also very thankful to meet
@UiStead
cardiologist (HE IS SO AWESOME) AHA truly makes a difference in your life and others.
From my heart to yours, happy Friday ❤️
@AHAIowa
Awesome night of pitching staying in the 61-62mph range with my rise. Topping a couple fastballs at 63-64mph. Everything starting to fall into place ‼️
Gearing up for
@mandygardner24
X
@iowasoftball
camp in a few weeks.
Ready to learn more 😊
Not the ending we wanted, but crushed so many goals this season. Lots of big roles were filled by so many teammates this year, and many friendships were made. Proud to wear red and black this summer ❤️🖤
As one door closes, the next one opens…..already so excited for fall ball
Awesome camp with
@iowasoftball
today ‼️Can’t wait to get back to work next Sunday.
Thank you
@mandygardner24
and
@CoachRGillispie
on all the help and advice. Excited to add these things into my workouts!
Gorgeous day on the field throwing live pitching to Simpson’s 3rd baseman Cae, along with lots of reps with
@iobleton
and
@bengralund
Thanks for spending your Saturday helping us become better athletes 😊
@IABlitzGoldHess
Accomplishing goals each time I step on the field. Thank you
@DaveDurbala_PG
for an amazing write up from this past weekend. Grateful to compete with my teammates behind me, as I could not do it without them :) Excited to get to work this weekend down at the dome again.
Hey
@MayoClinic
IM BACK :) There is something so comforting about being “back home” with one of the best medical teams a girl could ask for. Good vibes and prayers flowing, as testing starts at 2:30 ❤️
Favorite day of the week. Excited to spend the rest of my spring and summer with these awesome girls. Driving 2+ hours each week is SO WORTH IT. If your scared of change, it means you should do it. I have fallen in love with this new team 🔥
@IABlitzGoldHess
Played one of my closest friends and supporters today. Softball brings you your closest friends no matter what team you end up on. So proud of you Mya 💗
P.S.- thanks for coming out
@seia_jones
@myahillers40
A couple “unprofessional” photos from media day. Time with these girls make my heart so happy. So excited to get the good photos back….. games this weekend. Let’s go get it gold 🤍
@IABlitzGoldHess
Take a moment to reflect on such a good day. Missed my girls
@caelynnobleton
and
@Meg_heidelbauer
Since when do I tower over you both?! Such good inspirations for all. Thanks for coming out on a gorgeous day 🤍
@bengralund
🔥Information for tomorrows heart walk:
Park at Kinnick and enter the stadium!
9:20- Group photo at the south end zone
9:30/45- Anthem and honoring survivors
10- walk begins
So thankful for such a supporting Army as I continue to walk with heart disease each day ❤️
Awesome weekend in Peoria, IL! Fell short on championship Sunday but had a great weekend.
Stats included:
BA: .538 (7 for 13)
1B: 5
2B:2
RBI: 5
IP: 10
ER: 3
SO: 15
@CoeSoftball
camp next weekend. Ready to learn more.
@mandygardner24
@CoachRGillispie
@CoachJake_COE
This old guy just got older today!
@bengralund
So thankful to have a dad, coach, and supporter all in one. I hope 46 is even better than 45. Enjoy your day teaching all the little 6th graders. We love you always 🩵🤍
Student before you are an athlete. Received my academic award from last year with honors of a GPA of 3.99. Challenging myself with many college classes along with high school this year. Softball always follows academics 😊
@seia_jones
@bengralund
@KGralund
Hit the new year off with my fastest 5K so far….. key word “so far.” Excited to see where running takes me in 2024💥
“Scar tissue is stronger than regular tissue. Realize the strength you have”
-Henry Rollins
Good night of pitching working on rise and change up. Loving the new change up and spotting it well. Fun fact: 3 of my pitches have the same spin, all different movement, all different speeds. Learning how to pitch with two lines
@IABlitzGoldHess
@mandygardner24
@CoachSWillis22
First tournament back of the 2023 season. I am thankful to be named an all tournament team pitcher, with an outstanding defense behind me. Shoutout to Abby for a great performance at the plate with 4 home runs on the weekend‼️ Big season ahead.
@PG_Softball
@SEIASoftball
Fell short to NW Wolves but threw a very good game. 3.2 innings pitched with 8 strikeouts.
Next game @ 3:30pm. Let’s go get it Gold!!!
@IABlitzGoldHess
@ChrisjSb
@PG_Softball
Prep softball:
The Linn-Mar Lions were "Addie's Army" tonight and edged Cedar Rapids Jefferson, 1-0, in an MVC dandy.
Addie Gralund: “I’ve had a lot of setbacks. But I can’t leave this game. It brings me too much joy.”
#iahssb
GAME DAY!🥎 Lions head to PV for the Regional Final game! Winner goes to State!
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍Pleasant Valley Softball Complex
Due to 🚧 use GPS - 500 Belmont Rd, Bettendorf, IA 5272
🎟️
Leave it ALL on the field & finish our mission
#DPACTD
#GoLions
#TEAM
Happy national coaches day to my two favorites and all the other coaches out there. Your dedication, time, and passion to help your athletes never goes unnoticed.
@bengralund
@seia_jones
also shoutout to
@iobleton
for his constant support/tips on improving my game :)
Fellow friends, my amazing high school teammates surprised me last night in doing a strike out heart disease night! Words cannot express my gratitude❤️ Game will be at home vs. Jefferson on June 15th. If you would like a t-shirt, they are due June 5th.
Let your pitchers hit 🔥….. both sides of the game are extremely impactful. The game was designed for defense AND offense. PO’s are different than pitchers, let pitchers prove themselves at the plate 💣
Linn-Mar Nation! We need your help! Abby Mecklenburg is up for
@KCRG_Sports
Athlete of the Week!
🗳 (right side of screen)
As they say, vote early & vote often!
Friends and family,
Reminder strike our heart disease shirts are due tomorrow JUNE 5th. Forever thankful for the support and love this team gives me through wins and losses❤️ Come support @ home June 15th