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.

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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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Friday, August 1, 2008

Busy Day

Hello!

Today seems like it has been very busy. I had Pulmonary Function Tests first thing this morning, then was taken for an ultrasound of my liver. I have not heard results from the ultrasound, but I did find out that the MRI was normal, so that is a huge relief. I have found that the headaches get worse when I am tired, running a fever, have exerted myself, or am having a sugar low. Based on this, we believe they may be stress headaches caused by my body being taxed. I will not have to have the spinal tap, if anything had been significantly wrong, they would have seen it either on the CT or MRI.

I am very tired this evening, but still in good spirits. The hope is still that I will be able to go home on Monday.

God works in wonderful ways. I have to tell you what happened this morning. The hospital escort who brought me to my ultrasound was obviously new and when we arrived at the waiting room, realized she had left my chart back on the 8th floor. She left to retrieve my file, so I had a few minutes to wait and you will never guess who was laying on the gurney next to mine, Julie! She looked incredible, her face has filled out so much and she just looked beautiful. Her mom has come to visit me a couple of times, but I have not had the pleasure of seeing Julie. We had a few minutes to catch up before she was taken to her test and it was wonderful! Soon after Julie left, my transport arrived with my chart. Come to find out, she had brought me to the wrong waiting room, so they moved me. A mistake on the part of my escort allowed me to see Julie, you can't tell me God isn't working in my life!

Blessings and love to you all! Nancy

2 comments:

Blomquist Blog said...

Wow Nancy! God is sure treating you to some nice surprises since you have been so patient waiting for your lungs. How wonderful that you got to see Julie. I can only imagine how the two of you felt for that short amount on time. Sounds like some good news from your tests so far. Stay strong and we continue to send prayers and love your way. We love you Nancy!

Love,

Debbie

The Basye-Arland Crew! said...

Hi Nancy! Okay no more stress lady! Have you tried ummmm knitting. I just took this up and while it may work as a relaxant for others...it is not for me...I continuously have to start over. So ... Just kidding! (except for my knitting of course)!
I am so glad god had a plan for you to see Julie. What a gift. Her story is great, and she looks better already. We will continue to pray for her recovery as we wait for your new lungs!!
I am so happy to hear that smile through your writing again! Stay rested, and less stress....okay?! Lots of luv!
MaryBeth

The Miracle of Transplantation

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