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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Friday, April 11, 2008

Home Tomorrow

Well, it does sound like I will be released tomorrow. We will travel home, but may need to come back next week. I will be listed for transplant on Monday and will be assigned a position on the list. According to Dr. Pilewski, I may be at the top of the list and, if not, would most likely only have one person ahead of me, so transplant could be very soon. If I am at the top, Mom and I will get everything organized at home, then move back to Pittsburgh, probably by next weekend.

Continue those wonderful prayers! As terrified as I am of the upcoming surgery, I so look forward to taking a great big breath with my new lungs.

I do have a special prayer request. As I look forward to a possible second chance at life, a wonderful and generous person is facing death, most likely with no knowledge of how little time he or she has left. Please join me in saying special prayers for this person, the one who will bring me new life, and for his or her family who will be faced with the difficult challenge of letting go of their loved one.

Thank you all so much! All my love! Nancy

5 comments:

Blomquist Blog said...

Hi Nancy!
I m so glad that you are well enough to be discharged for a short time. My thoughts and prayers continue daily for you and all of those that will take part on this next journey of your life. You will do great--you have such an amazing spirit and positive attitude which will help you get through the transplant. Wish I could be there with you but please know that I am there in spirit. You do have an uphill battle ahead, but one that you will climb with faith, hope and your strong will to succeed in everything that you do. I love you!

All my best,

Debbie

Unknown said...

The Donners are praying for you. We have been following your blogs. Thank you so much for your words of inspiration. It means a lot to our entire family. God bless you and know that we are here for you and your family.

The Donners

Brandi-Lynn said...

Hi Nancy,
I just read your book & want to say thank you. It is so amazing! You did a fantastic job writing it and it is truly an inspirational guide.
Brandi-Lynn

Anonymous said...

Nancy- I am glad to hear that you are doing better and that you will be able to come home for a short time. If it is possible, I'd love to get together for a brief visit before you have to go back to Pittsburgh. Davin and I are saying our prayers for you- and of course for the family of the person who will bring you new life. You are the only person I know who would request such a prayer be said. God love ya!!! I hope to see you soon.
Hugs!
Amy

Pat Gerig said...

Nancy, Having this blog is such a thoughtful thing to do for the people who know and love you! Thanks for keeping us posted! Prayers are going out on your behalf. Your name is being mentioned to God - I'm sure many many times - asking for God's merciful intervention in your life. And yes, thanks for reminding us to pray for the one who will be meeting his/her Maker in the near future. With love, Pat Gerig.

The Miracle of Transplantation

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