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.

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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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Thursday, July 31, 2008

Emotionally Moving Video

I saw this link on my friend Jamie's website and had to pass this video along. It moved me to tears. What a lovely example of a father's love! I would encourage you to watch it.

http://www.godtube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=8cf08faca5dd9ea45513

I had my walk study this morning. It is very telling when you do a physical test like this of the progress of lung deterioration. Today I really struggled to walk 522 feet and had to sit down a couple of times during the 6 minutes. Back in April I walked 900 feet and in October I was able to walk 1200 feet. We are hoping this may increase my lung allocation score to get me closer to transplant, we'll see what happens.

I still don't have results from the MRI, but did receive word that I will need an ultrasound of my liver tomorrow. It looks as though I will be here through the weekend, but I am okay with that, I just want to feel a little better.

Love to you all! Nancy

3 comments:

Amy Deahr said...

Hi Nancy,
I have see the men on the video before. I think they were even on Oprah. It was really amazing, the dad took up running because it was his son's dream. I don't believe that he was even a runner before hand. Great video.

Hopefully your tests will get you that much closer to your new lungs.

Lots of love, hugs and prayers!
Amy

The Basye-Arland Crew! said...

Dearest Nancy,,
Hey gal! i love that video. I actually used it to show youth at a recent retreat that god's love is very much the same and even greater.
We are praying that transplant date comes very soon. We know that god has great plans! Lots of love your way:)!

Love always,
MaryBeth

Jamie said...

I hope you are able to feel better soon! I know excactly how you feel right now & not many people can say that and mean it! I think about you every day and check up you almost daily! Never let your limitations limit you!!

Jamie

The Miracle of Transplantation

Pause the music player before watching.