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

SURGERY UPDATE 1

Surgery began at 11:20 AM and the latest word is that she is doing well and they were in the process of removing her old worn out diseased lungs as of 1:00 PM EST!  Since the surgery began later than we expected, it will likely be sometime later tonight before the surgery is completed.  It hardly seems possible that the call came almost 12 hours ago, so we are hopefully half way to the end of the first 24 hour period we've long waited for!  My lack of sleep is beginning to take its toll on me, so bear with me as the hours tick by!  

Nancy's Dad, Vance

12 comments:

Anonymous said...

Thank you, Vance. My thoughts, prayers, hugs, good wishes, smiles, encouragement, support, and all round friendship are with all of you today. Keep up the notes, I know I'm glued to the blog today.

Michele

penshark said...

Thank you so much for taking the time to keep us updated. Our hugs to all of you.

Cammi said...

Thanks for the updates! We are on pins and needles and can think of little else today other than Nancy's well-being! We are praying and anxiously awaiting all the good news you are sending! Hopefully you are able to get some rest in between your updates! Much love to you all!

Anonymous said...

I love you my dear friend and I am praying for you all day. Thinking about you every second!
What an amazing Christmas present!!!
My love to you all Ann, Vance, Hannah and Scott!
Can't wait to hear the rest of the good news!
God Bless
Jen Kudar Tucker

Anonymous said...

WOW!

All of our prayers and love are yours! Like everyone else, I'll be checking in all day today and night!!!

Our love, Aline

Becky said...

Got my hiney glued to the computer today. Anxiously awaiting all news. Thanks for updating us!

Jamie said...

I can't beleive it!!! Nancy &I have the same surgery date....today I am exactly one year out from my transplant. I am honored to share this day with her!!!!

Blomquist Blog said...

Vance,

You have mastered the blog world capabilities. Thank you so much for being so gracious and keeping all of us updated! It was great talking to you this morning. Hang in there, and know that we love you all!

Love,

Debbie

Judy said...

Praise God! Our love prayers, and friendship are coming your way as this day unfolds. We hold you ALL close in our hearts today.

We so appreciate your updates, Vance. Wish we could me there to hold your hands and give you hugs.

We also pray today for the donor's family and the doctors involved in
Nancy's surgery. God bless all of you!!

Much love,

Dick and Judy

slivercat said...

Ann, Vance, Nancy, Hannah, & Scott --

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Terry and Judi Roice

Anonymous said...

Dear Nancy,

I was overjoyed this morning when I checked your blog, to find you were in the hospital awaiting your new lungs! Had to keep the tears in since I was trying to give all the kids breakfast! I am thinking about you the whole day, and sending love and positive thoughts your way. I am really appreciating the updates from you poor tired dad! Please keep them coming, we are all on tenterhooks!

Much much love to the whole family, and soooooo happy for you to get such a wonderful early Christmas present,

xoxo
Claire

The Basye-Arland Crew! said...

thanks vance! We love the updates! I'm glad you are all there, this is a miraculous day! Lots of love and prayers for you all!
MB

The Miracle of Transplantation

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