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, June 20, 2008

Picnic in the Park

Today I got to have a picnic with Hannah and her friends at their 3rd grade field trip. Though I really wasn't feeling up to this outing, I am glad I went. I haven't been able to do anything with her class this year and I have missed that! Seeing the kids running around having so much fun was just wonderful. It is these little things we forget to appreciate!

I haven't been feeling very well the last few days. Yesterday, I went to Aldi with my mom (for those of you not familiar with Aldi, it is a little tiny grocery store) and decided to walk instead of use my wheelchair; I considered it my Pulmonary Rehab. for the day. It is amazing how much more difficult it is to walk around a little store than to walk on a treadmill. By the time we got back to the car I was totally exhausted and slept for three hours when we got home. Even after waking from my nap I didn't have the energy to get off the couch. Again, a huge reminder to appreciate all that you are able to do. It doesn't seem that long ago that I could work all day, grocery shop at 5:00, and then come home and make dinner. I know I didn't appreciate then the ability to do so much!


I received my list of Angel Flight pilots today, so that is one less thing to worry about. We should be ready when we finally get the long awaited transplant call.


Enjoy your weekend! Love, Nancy

1 comment:

Blomquist Blog said...

Hi Nancy!
Although it was a struggle for you to go with Hannah and her class, I want you to know that I am sure it meant the world to her that you went. She will remember that special day for years to come. We continue to pray and send good thoughts your way for your new lungs to come soon. Hang in there and keep enjoying those special moments with your family.

I Love You!

Debbie

The Miracle of Transplantation

Pause the music player before watching.