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, August 14, 2008

A Much Needed GOOD Day!

I am so excited to share that I finally had a good day yesterday! Although the morning was shaky, by the afternoon, I was able to get a hair cut and color, go for a ride on my scooter over to my sister-in-law's house, and have ice cream with Hannah and my mom after dinner. I had a lot to smile about!



The best part of my day, however, was re-connecting with a friend I have not seen since high school, Becky. She wrote the most amazing things about me on her blog (http://www.domesticbriefcase.blogspot.com/ ) including posting a cheerleading picture I haven't seen in quite a while of the two of us (though she is hidden in the horse costume). I continue to be astounded by the love and prayers that people are pouring over me. It makes all of this worth the fight!



The Internet is truly an amazing tool. Since I have set up this blog, I have had the pleasure of hearing from so many friends who I thought were lost forever. I continue to thank God for these amazing reunions that could only have come through my illness experience.



I also want to send out a big THANK YOU!!!! to everyone who responded to my plea for help and signed up for table time at Rally in the Valley. I guess you guys didn't think the Harley folk could handle the "coolness" of my scooter. I REALLY appreciate it!


Finally, I just wanted to share this cute picture of Hannah. For those of you who don't know Scott, he is a major motorcycle enthusiast and this is wearing off on his little girl. Over the weekend he borrowed this little bike so Hannah and he could ride around the lawn together. I have to say, she looked adorable on that little bike!



My parents took Hannah to Niagara Falls today, so I am planning to get a lot of rest in this nice quiet house.



May you all have a very happy and wonderful day! Nancy

5 comments:

Blomquist Blog said...

Good morning my beautiful ray of sunshine! I am so glad that you had a great day and was able to enjoy some yummy ice cream. I love your new hair cut--you look great as always! Hannah look s adorable and very grown up. Why do I have the feeling that she will be riding motorcycles in the very near future?! :) I hope you get some much needed rest. I am also so happy for all the re-connections you are making with long lost friends! You have inspired so many and your story and journey is an amazing one. I hope you have a GREAT day and please know that I love you so much!

Love,

Debbie

Becky said...

WOoohooo!!! So glad to have found you too! So glad that you got icecream. YUUUUM! I want some!!

Ill have to send you the pictures that I have from State Volley Ball. Remember when you had that fake blood that you made it look like you had a bloody nose and walked into Mary Alice to tell her and she hung up on her husband? *LOL* Good times! Good times!

You look lovely as ever and its a joy to read up on you. I know that each day I read we are one step closer to a tranplant.

Praying for you always!

Love Bec

The Basye-Arland Crew! said...

Wonderful Nancy! I'm so glad you got to get out and enjoy some time with the family! Hannah looks absolutely adorable on the motor bike. I bet she had a great time! Before you know it she'll be racing you in that scooter....be prepared! I pray tomorrow can be as bright as today seemed to be!

Lots of love and hugs to you!
MaryBeth

Ruby said...

I love your pixie cut! May many more good days come your way...
Ruby

The Bowers Family! said...

Hi Nancy! I don't know if you remember me... Kelley Johnson. I just wanted to let you know that I am very touched by your story. I check on an update everyday. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Love,

Kelley Johnson (Bowers)

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