Brave Little Firefighter, BFFs, and a Dragon, Heart Warrior Journey

Chapter 11

Hot shot was finally home after a long hospital stay after having a cardiac arrest and his second open heart surgery. Hot shot was grateful his father was a firefighter and gave him CPR that day. Hot shot was very happy and feeling so much better now.

Hot shot was now able to run, jump, climb and play again. Hot shot was happy to be back home. Hot shot was busy following the diet his dietitian told him too. Hot shot was eating a lot of heart healthy foods and trying his best to avoid food that were high in sugar and salt. Hot shot was very good about it. Hot shot would eat his new food without complaint. It actually tasted pretty good.

Hot shot was now able to go out again and enjoy himself. Hot shot was happy to be able to go out and play again. Hot shot was running around and playing outside.

"Don't push yourself too hard now poppet," Quickshadow said. "Remember to take a break when you need too," she said.

"Okay," Hot shot said.

"Come on Hot shot let's go it's time for us to go to the movies," Heatwave said.

"Coming!" Hot shot called. He came up and got into the car and was ready to go to the movies. Hot shot was so excited about it. Hot shot was happy about being able to spend time with his parents.

Hot shot sat and watched the movie and really enjoyed it. Hot shot knew there was a chance he may have more work done on his heart in the future but right now he was just happy being able to enjoy himself right now. Hot shot was really looking forward to having more fun.

It was summer right now and there was plenty to do. Hot shot was hoping to do things like swimming and playing sports. Hot shot was able to enjoy himself during that time.

Hot shot was having a lot of fun being able to spend time with his parents. They even went to the zoo. Hot shot loved seeing all the animals. Hot shot found it to be very amazing to see the animals up close. Hot shot loved seeing the rhinos the best. "I love rhinos," Hot shot said when he saw the rhino in the exhibit.

"Rhinos are hoofed animals," the zookeeper said. "Their horns are made up of the same stuff that makes up our hair," he said.

"How big is a rhino heart?" Hot shot asked.

"It depends on the species of rhino that is a white rhino, which means it's heart can weigh up to 22 pounds," the zookeeper said.

"Rhinos are my favorite animal," Hot shot said. "I have stuffed rhino at home I call Roxy," he said.

"That's nice," The zookeeper said.

"We are out today because it is out first time doing something fun outside since his second open heart surgery due to a congenital heart defect that was caught late," Quickshadow said. 

"Wow," the zookeeper said. "You are tough little fella," he said.

"I am a brave heart warrior," Hot shot said.

"You sure are son," Heatwave said. 

"Is it true rhinos have bad eye sight?' Hot shot asked.

"Yes rhinos have bad eye sight," the zookeeper said. "They don't see so good, in fact if you stay perfectly still about 30 meters away they cannot really see you and they can only see what is directly in front of them, so if they want see something new that is to the side of them they have to turn their head to where they want to loo," he said.

"Wow," Hot shot said. 

Hot shot was able to get a new stuffed animal at the zoo gift shop. Then Hot shot and his parents headed home after that. Hot shot was looking forward to starting school again. Hot shot hopes to finish school this year. He was upset he didn't get to finished kindergarten at school due to his sudden cardiac arrest. 

Now he was going to be in first grade. Which meant it was time for things to start getting a little harder. Hot shot was going to be learning more and only playing during recess. Hot shot was going to be learning how to do things with numbers and letters. Hot shot was going to even learn how to read. 

Hot shot was looking forward to learning how to read. He was very excited about it. He was also looking forward to seeing his school mates and meeting his new teacher. He was very excited about it. 

His parents took him shopping to get school supplies. Hot shot was able to get a new backpack, a new lunch box, things for lunch, new pencil case, new pencils, new crayons, new markers, new color pencils, new water colors, new shoes, new clothes, and new folders. Hot shot was getting a lot of new things. 

Hot shot also made sure to wear the medical bracelet that let people know he has heart defects all the time. That way he can be helped if his parents are now around. Hot shot also made sure take his medicine everyday as directed to by his doctors.

Hot shot was doing as he was told to look after his heart. Hot shot was doing things like drinking more water. He was also do things like eating more fruits and vegetables. Even eating lean meats, and foods high in omega threes like salmon. Hot shot also got a good amount of exercise everyday like he should. Hot shot loved to be outside and play a lot. Hot shot also went to bed when he was told too. 

Hot shot was doing his job to take care of his special heart as was the job of a heart warrior!