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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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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Monday, September 15, 2008

Hurricane Ike

Our Hickory Tree before....
and after.
Last night Hurricane Ike BLEW through Western New York.


As I lay in bed listening to the wind whipping outside, my heart went out to those in Texas and the South who continue to be hit year after year with these strong hurricanes.


Having family and friends in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas, I know the hardships these horrible storms cause.


We lost the top of our beautiful Hickory Tree last night in the storm and it was very sad to look out and see the damage this morning. I can only imagine what it must be like to return to a community that has been ravaged by a hurricane or tornado, or to wake up the morning after and realize your home is gone.


For those of you in the South, please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and all of your family, friends, and neighbors.



No medical news yet...stay tuned.


All my love and prayers! Nancy

2 comments:

Cammi said...

That tree was so gorgeous before the storm. I can't believe you have a view of that every day of your life! Amazing. New York is such a beautiful state. We drove through it back in 2000 and I was amazed at how beautiful the scenery was. It's easy to just think of NYC when thinking of your state but there is so much more!

Thanks for sharing. I saw the news reports today on the storm and it just looks devastating. I can't imagine facing something like that and keeping your family safe. After Hurricane Katrina, I think we all have a better understanding of what happens and what people go through in these terrible situations.

Anonymous said...

Hi Ms Mathews, you dont know who I am, but I know you. My prayers are with you and your familly

The Miracle of Transplantation

Pause the music player before watching.