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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Friday, December 19, 2008

Made my day!

Good morning friends! I had a long night. I was able to cough out a lot of gunk when I first went to bed, but I obviously irritated my already painful back. I ended up in hysterical tears before they could get me my pain medication and it threw off the rest of the night. Hopefully I can get some sleep today.

I wanted to share the thing that made my day yesterday, over and above even hugging Scott. Scott brought Hannah's letter to Santa to share with me before he put it in the mail. In her letter, which she composed all on her own, she asked for the typical kid presents, but at the end she wrote:

Also if you can't get all of these things don't worry. I already got a really great gift.
We sure did get a great gift, Hannah, and I can't wait to appreciate it with you for years to come!
My love to you all! Nancy

12 comments:

Blomquist Blog said...

Oh Nancy!

I know it is important to cough up all that gunk but not at the expense of your pain. I am sorry you had a rough night! I hope you can have a restful day!

Hannah's letter brought tears to my eyes. She sure did get a really great gift, something that she will treasure for years. I just love when we see our children's hearts being so pure. What a great daughter you have and one that I know you are so proud of!

I wish you a very happy Friday! Get some rest and I hope your pain subsides soon!

My love to you always,

Debbie

Anonymous said...

Dear Nancy,
You are such an inspiration to me. I lost my husband to pancreatic cancer in August. My sister, (Roxann Malloy) and her daughter (Heather Wray)both from Portville, sent me your Book and now your Medical Updates site. This morning I was feeling down and after reading your comments, I realize how much I have to be thankful for. I'm praying for you and all your family. May God bless you always.
Merry Christmas and many many Blessing in the New Year!

Anonymous said...

Keep up the great work Nancy!. KNow that we all love you and are praying for you

Anonymous said...

Sorry to hear you had a bad night! Hopefully you can get some rest today! I loved Hannah's letter--Please know we are all feeling the same as Hannah-that was the best Christmas present EVER! I am thinking of you and sending all my love! Have a great weekned. Hugs and Kisses to all!

Bridgette

The Basye-Arland Crew! said...

Hannah what a beautiful letter, it certainly brought tears to my eyes. Hang in there Nancy, and get some rest. We are thinking of you!

MB

Judy said...

Praise God! Yes indeed, Nancy, Hannah did receive the most beautiful gift. And it is so wonderful that she understands what a gift it is

We continue to pray for your recovery and will be following your updates from California with Deb and family.

Much love and many hugs for all of you.

Dick and Judy

Becky said...

Awww wonderful news. So glad all is well. Hang in there girl.

Much love
Beck

Anonymous said...

Don't forget to copy that letter before you mail it! I have all of my kids from each year and treasure them.

I'm sorry about your back pain--do you know what is causing it?

Anonymous said...

Yes, Hannah we ALL got a really great gift - we got Nancy, and now we get to keep her longer.Love to all of you. Joni

Anonymous said...

Yes, Hannah we ALL got a really great gift - we got Nancy, and now we get to keep her longer.Love to all of you. Joni

Anonymous said...

Nancy:
So anxious for the pain to be a thing of the past. Told your Dad i so wish i was on the nursing staff!
Hannah will be an exceptional child, because of who she is, but also as a result of your experience. There are so many positives she has gained from your difficult experiences.
Much love to you all. Wish I could visit!!!
Claire, Harley and Goober

Unknown said...

Nancy, you and Scott and the grandparents have all contributed to your little Hannah becoming quite a remarkable young person! What a blessing it has been to know that Hannah's nightmares are about over.

We continue to offer prayers daily for your continued recovery, for freedom from the back pain, for Hannah, Scott, your extended family, for Cammi, for Julie, and for the family of your donor, who made such a selfless gift of her lungs to you!

Bless you, and know that you will remain in our prayers always.

Your Dad's (and your) former Wyoming/now Oregon friends!
Jan & Dan

The Miracle of Transplantation

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