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, May 2, 2008

Settled in Pittsburgh

We arrived here yesterday in plenty of time for my 2:45 doctor's appointment. It was horrible leaving Hannah, but I know this will change both of our lives for the better. She and Scott will visit as often as they can.

Everything is a go for transplant; I was officially re-activated on the list this morning. I am not feeling well at all today. I probably overdid yesterday, so I am trying to just rest.

I did have a very exciting thing happen last night. I got to meet a young woman from Idaho who also has CF and received a double lung transplant here in December. I had learned about her in February and we had e-mailed a few times, and yesterday when I checked her blog, I realized she had an appointment with Dr. Pilewski too. God works in wonderful ways, I happened to see her and her husband in the kitchen last night and found out they are our next door neighbors. We had a wonderful visit and she shared a lot about what I will be facing. She is beautiful, healthy, and full of energy post-transplant. What an awesome inspiration for me.

I have posted the address here at Family House and the phone number for those of you who had requested it.

Now we just need to pray and put everything into God's hands. When the time is right, my miracle will happen.

God bless you all! Nancy

5 comments:

Blomquist Blog said...

Nancy,
God sure does have a way of working wonderful miracles doesn't he?! I am so glad that you got to meet the lady from Idaho. I remember you telling me about her. Wow! She must be a HUGE inspiration to you right now. We hope the transplant goes smoothly for you and you are breathing fresh air soon. Please know that you are in our thoughts, but most importantly in our hearts. We love you Nancy!

Love,

Debbie, Jack, Blake, and Britney

Kayla said...

Nancy,

How wonderful to receive your fantastic news of meeting up with your new friend from Idaho who has already blazed the trail for you. She will be invaluable as she shares the details of what lies ahead for you. So glad she is doing so well just 5 months post transplant. Yes, God surely had a hand in connecting the two of you in person! We will eagerly await your next message and will continue to hold you in our thoughts and prayers.

All my love,

Aunt Kayla

Harvey said...

Dear Nancy,

What wonderful news about meeting your inspiration du jour! Aunt Kayla and I will be monitoring your blog regularly and anxious to know all about "next steps."

We love you very much,
Uncle Harvey

Deb said...

Nancy,
Unbelievable! What are the chances that you would meet, let alone neighbor next to, your new friend from Idaho? Does God join you for dinner, too?
I'm delighted for you. Even angels need inspiration. I'm glad you've been blessed with a beautiful one!
Please keep writing when you can. I check your blog everyday and am constantly sending you prayers and good wishes.
Love you, friend.
Deb

Amy Deahr said...

So glad that you are there and settled. It is truely amazing meeting her and that she is from ID. Meant to be! Lots of hugs going your way!

Love,
Amy

The Miracle of Transplantation

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