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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Thursday, December 25, 2008

Merry Christmas!

I don't remember a time I have woken up on Christmas morning with more peace, joy, and thankfulness. It still seems as though I am dreaming. I had a good night and only had to wake up to take my pain pills twice and to run two IV antibiotics.


Last night I saw the pictures my dad took right after surgery. At the time, we didn't feel comfortable posting any of them because we didn't want to cause fear or concern for all of you. Now that I have come so far, I thought you might like to see what I looked like that first few days after surgery. What an amazing transformation in just two weeks!


Pictures taken Dec. 11 (one day after surgery)

I was very tired and sore last night and when we unpacked all the pills I had to organize and take I almost burst into tears. Have you ever seen so many medications? This is a one week supply!



Scott and Hannah should be on the road headed to Pittsburgh by now. What a wonderful present for me to be able to see Hannah, I feel like a little kid on Christmas Eve awaiting Santa's visit. She called this morning and was so excited about all the great things Santa had brought for her.


Well, I need to do some breathing treatments, so I will go for now. I probably won't get to post again today, but will try to share some pictures from my Christmas reunion tomorrow.



May you all have a blessed and joyful Christmas day! With my love, Nancy

2 comments:

Becky said...

Awwww Nancy! I wish you the very merriest of all! May you continue to be richly blessed! ((HUGE HUGS))

Anonymous said...

Nancy you look wonderful! We have waited for this time for so long! I have enjoyed so much getting to know your Dad through his posts! Enjoy your beautiful daughter, your family and this precious time God has given all of you!
Lynne

The Miracle of Transplantation

Pause the music player before watching.