You've Been Given the Gift of Life, Give it Back!

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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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May God Bless You with Miracles in Your Life! Nancy


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Tuesday, August 26, 2008

More About Sweet Pea

I recently introduced you to our new addition, Sweet Pea, but I wanted to share a little more with you. Sweet Pea was captured by Hannah and her friend Gabriella on Saturday, August 16 to our shock and their extreme delight! Scott proceeded to call a friend who had been looking for a kitten, not at all what Hannah had planned.


On Sunday, we lost Sweet Pea in the basement and she was not discovered until the following day. When she was re-united with us, we noticed a large cut on her neck that seemed to be infected (well, we certainly couldn't give up a hurt little kitty, now could we?). We took her to the vet on Tuesday and discovered that a grub had probably come out of her neck, (YUCK!) but the vet cleaned it well, put on this cute lamp shade looking thing, and gave us antibiotics. That night, Scott gave in and said we could keep her (Hooray!).

So here is the progression:




Hannah captures an adorable little kitten. We wonder what is wrong with her because she seems to be dizzy and falls over a lot!




Daddy says, "NO NEW KITTY!" : (


Kitty starts loving on everyone, especially Daddy! Plus, she is so darn cute!





Kitty gets a new name, Sweet Pea. We find out she is about 7 weeks old. Obviously something bad happened to her mommy, but she was quick to adopt Scott and I as her new parents.



Our cat Jasper, wasn't too sure about this new addition, but he is slowly warming up. He even shares his food with her, what a good boy!
So, everyone is happy at the Matthews house,
even Daddy who had a kitten snuggled up by his
neck all night long.




We love you, Sweet Pea!

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

Sweet Pea even looks like the other cat!

The Basye-Arland Crew! said...

Nothing like a little purr to allow the new kitty too stay! I'm so glad for Hannah the kitty was smart enough to love on dad too:)!

Love the pics! You have a beautiful family! Lots of prayers and thoughts your ways!

Becky said...

ROFLOL--Looooooove that lampshade!!! HOW CUTE IS THAT???

Hope she recovers quickly!!!!

Amy Deahr said...

What a cutie. Great to have a kitty that loves to cuddle. I hope you get great joy out of having her.
love,
Amy

Cammi said...

I'm not an animal lover and even I must say that Sweet Pea is SUPER CUTE! Reilly LOVES cats so she thinks Hannah is pretty darn lucky! So glad you have such a sweet and cuddly new member of your family! Sorry she has to wear the little thing around her neck - it almost makes her even more cute!

The Miracle of Transplantation

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