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, July 11, 2008

I got my smile back!


I am so glad to let you all know that my smile made a return trip to my face yesterday and hasn't left since. The humidity was down yesterday, so I was able to actually go outside and watch Hannah jump on the trampoline and swim in the pool. We even went for ice-cream last evening.
To top yesterday off, I got a call from a friend of mine in CA who is also a mom with CF awaiting a lung transplant at UPMC. We have been communicating via e-mail, but this was our first phone call. It helps so much to be able to speak with someone who is going through the same thing you are and to be able to openly share fears, struggles, and dreams of what is to come. Cammi, you truly brought a smile to my face!

Today, Scott brought home a special treat. He and the guys at his company fixed up this little scooter for me. It is able to drive down our bumpy driveway and all over the lawn. It is so much fun and will give me the freedom to go next door to my mother-in-law or sister-in-law's without having to use the car, hooray for me!


So, I drove happily off into the sunset looking forward to all of the new adventures that await me and my new found freedom to get around!


Love you all! Nancy





4 comments:

Anonymous said...

Nancy it is so great to hear and see that you are smiling again! That little scooter looks like tons of fun! We should all invest in one of those, esp with these gas prices!!! I've actually seen a few people ridin around town on mopeds!! Aren't they smart??!!

hugs!
amy :)

Blomquist Blog said...

Hi Nancy!
I could feel your smile today radiating in HOT Caifornia! I am so glad you got your smile back and you had some fun watching Hannah. I love your new scooter! You go girl! Have fun and know that your renewed belief is a relief to so many of us. Stay strong and keep believing in your miracle!

I love you!

Debbie

Cammi said...

Nancy,
It was SO GREAT to talk to you, too! I'm so glad we have become friends.
I LOVE your new scooter! That is awesome. You will have new found freedom! Enjoy it and have fun!
Cammi

Judy said...

Hats off to Scott and his friends for getting that scooter for you! It was good to see your radiant smile.

The church bulletin on Sunday carried your blurb about organ transplant donations - yeah!!

You and your family remain in our daily prayers. Our love to you and your family. No speeding tickets, Nancy!

Dick and Judy

The Miracle of Transplantation

Pause the music player before watching.