You've Been Given the Gift of Life, Give it Back!

Welcome friends and family!

Thank you for visiting my blog. It documents my amazing journey from pre to post double lung transplant. I am a 37 year old mother and wife with Cystic Fibrosis who has been more greatly blessed than I could ever imagine possible!

It has been a bumpy ride, but God has given me strength, love, friendship, and, FINALLY, health. My prayers have been answered, my miracle was granted, and I want to share the joy of my new life with you.

If you are a first time visitor, please take a moment to watch The Miracle of Transplantation video below. To me, pictures speak a thousand words.

My entries begin in April of 2008 and my double lung transplant was December 10. Scroll down to my blog archive and you can read from the beginning or jump around. If you are looking for a specific topic, you can use the search engine.

Please feel free to contact me with questions or feedback, I would love to hear from you!

I hope I can help you to experience the love God has for each and every one of us!

May God Bless You with Miracles in Your Life! Nancy


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Tuesday, April 8, 2008

April 8, 2008

Dr. Pilewski was just in to see me. I definitely have a whopper of a lung infection and it is a good thing we came when we did. I am feeling more alert this evening, I have been very tired, hopefully that is a good sign that the IV antibiotics are starting to work.

Dr. Pilewski agrees it is time to list, so they will try to update any tests that need updated and hopefully I will still get to see the surgeons tomorrow. Now it is really in God's hands, Dr. Pilewski said it could be a few days to a few weeks, it is impossible to know. Hopefully my transplant coordinator can help me decide whether I should stay here, even after discharge, or if I can come home for a period of time. I will keep you posted.

Thank you all so much for your wonderfully supportive and loving postings and e-mails. If you would prefer not to post on this site, please feel free to send me an e-mail at nancymatthews74@yahoo.com , though I can't promise I'll be able to respond, I will read every one.

With love and friendship! Nancy

3 comments:

Jo Beth said...

You are in my prayers and the prayers of my entire church. Stay strong, your faith will get you through all this. God is in control and will take care of everything. Love you, Jo Beth

Anonymous said...

Nancy-
I am praying for you every step of the way. You are strong in more ways than anyone I have every known. You are always in my thoughts and anything you ever need- you know I will help out!
Many hugs and much luv- amy

Lynda said...

Thank goodness there is a reason for you not feeling well, and they can treat it. Hopefully, you will feel stronger so you can be ready for that transplant! You are on our prayer list at church, and I know you have many thoughts and prayers with you. If there is anything you need, please ask. (Taylor said hello and wants to know how Hannah is doing.) All our love and prayers! Lynda

The Miracle of Transplantation

Pause the music player before watching.