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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Wednesday, December 10, 2008

IT'S A GO!!!

We got the word about 20 minutes ago that the surgery is a go!  Nancy's last words to me as they wheeled her down the hall was "Don't worry Dad, God will take care of me".  She had a HUGE smile on her face and was very calm and "ready".  I know all of your messages will mean so much to her when she recovers from surgery.  We are looking at 10 to 12 hours, so the surgeon indicated he was thinking around 6 PM Eastern time.  As we know more I will post here.  Since my birthday is Christmas Eve, this will be the best gift ever for me and the best Christmas gift ever for Nancy, Hannah, Scott, and all of us who love her!  Keep the positive thoughts and prayers coming!  I know she loves you all!

Nancy's Dad
Vance

12 comments:

Anonymous said...

Thank God.

Will be waiting for the evening post.

Anonymous said...

I've been checking your blog every few minutes for an update, Oh I am soooooo excited!!!! Nancy this is your time to shine! I am so excited for your miracle!!! You will be in my thoughts and my prayers all day and so will your family. Thank God for your new lungs!!!!!

I love you so much my dearest friend!
Lara xoxo

Blomquist Blog said...

PRAISE THE LORD!!!! I spoke with Nancy this morning and she had such a calmness about her this time around. She sounded so at peace and knows at this point that it is in God's hands. This is such a glorious day!

Thank you Vance for keeping us up to date on the happenings and for your phone call this morning. I love you and Ann so much and I hope Nancy's surgery goes so well.

We love you and are praying for you,

Debbie

Anonymous said...

My prayers are with you and your family, Nancy.

Anonymous said...

What a wonderful Christmas miracle! We will be waiting for news. Thank you for keeping us updated!

Cammi said...

Thank you for the news! We love Nancy so much and are just beside ourselves with nerves and excitement today as we watch and wait for word of her progress. Our hearts are in continual prayer for a successful and smooth surgery - and peace and comfort for the donor's family. Nancy's faith and strength gives us all peace. Our hopes for the VERY BEST today. Love to the Matthews family!!

The Basye-Arland Crew! said...

We are soooo excited for you and your family! Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers!! We can't wait for the recovery report!

Lots of hugs and prayers coming your way!!

MaryBeth

Anonymous said...

What wonderful news! Our thoughts and prayers are with you always. May the surgery be a huge success.

Anonymous said...

We're praying for you Nancy. Hugs from Bona's!

Becky said...

*snoopy dancing on the coffee table!!!!!!* Praying for you all. THANK YOU JESUS!!!

Amy Deahr said...

This is truely such an amazing Christmas gift! We will continue to pray for Nancy during surgery and for you all as you await news. We will continue to check in on her. Thank you so much for keeping us posted. We love her very much and are so excited for her new lungs!!

Lots of love, hugs and extra prayers,
Amy

penshark said...

More hugs and more prayers from Bonas. Lots of us also now feel we got a present today -- you're getting those new lungs!

The Miracle of Transplantation

Pause the music player before watching.