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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Wednesday, January 21, 2009

My Little Girl

I have to confess, one of the hardest parts of all that I have been through has been knowing my little girl was struggling. She never vocalized this and probably didn't even realize it, but before I left in December, she had become a different child. She was very clingy, weepy, dependant, on edge, and was experiencing fear and stomach aches at bedtime. How do you assure a child that everything will be okay when you don't know if that is the case?


This past weekend my prayers were answered when I saw my little girl. She was happy, self-confident, fearless, and did not shed one tear until it was time to leave. The weight of the world has come off all of our shoulders, but I noticed it most in Hannah. A child her age shouldn't have to go through so much pain, stress, and suffering, but I am so thankful that the time has come when we can get back to our life, one full of health, happiness, and family activity. Thank you for all of the special prayers you said for my darling daughter. She is my everything and brings me so much joy!


My love to you all! Nancy

7 comments:

Anonymous said...

I often say how this has been the beginning of a new life for you. For Hannah, it is even more in other ways; confident now that her beautiful mother is well, comfortable and happy. It all translates. It doesn't get better!
Much love,
claire, harley and goober

Blomquist Blog said...

Hi Nancy!

I can't even begin to imagine what Hannah was experiencing when you were so sick. She longed to have her mommy back!

She is now confident again because she can see how happy and confident you are becoming with your new lungs. She has hopes for the future just like you do, and she couldn't be happier knowing that she will be able to share her joys with the two people that mean the most to her: mom and dad!

She has always blown me away with how mature she is for her age. She has a strong soul and she is just a beautiful young girl!

I hope she continues to feel your excitement and I know she must be so excited to have her mom come home.

God Bless you Nancy. Your miracle is coming true right before your eyes. Enjoy every moment!

With love and admiration,

Debbie

Anonymous said...

You're right a child should never have to go through what Hannah has endured but I cannot imagine a better person to guide her through this time than you. You are the bravest, strongest and kindest person I know and Hannah is truly blessed to have you as a mother.

It is so wonderful to see her smile, to see you smile and to see the hope, gratitude, expectation and determination in your whole family.

You are not only an inspiration but an affirmation of the greatness of mankind and God.

All our love,
Kristen (Adam and Isabelle too!) Bailey

Anonymous said...

Hi Nancy,

Yes, I have been wondering how Hannah is doing, esp since I have a little girl of the same age myself. It is not surprising that this has been hard (to use a massive understatement!) for her, and just fantastic to hear that she is feeling some relief from the worry. The tears at goodbye time are just more like the "normal" tears of having to say goodbye to a parent for a few weeks, not the anguished kind of wondering if things will be OK. She certainly looks like a peach, and I'm glad to hear she is feeling happier!!

love, Claire

Amy Deahr said...

Hi Nancy,
She seems to be such an amazing little girl, just like her mommy. I know how hard this must have been on the adults that love you, but can't imagine how scared and sad it must have made Hannah. When you are a little girl, Mommy means comfort and security. Even with all of the wonderful people loving her and taking care of her, no other can make you feel quite like mommy can. I am so very happy that the childhood smiles and carefree days are back and you can all once again truely enjoy your times togther!

Lots of love and hugs,
Amy

Becky said...

I couldnt say it any better than what everyone else has said. You have a miraculous family. We have witnessed how tough its been on you, but we also know it hasnt just been YOU that has been suffering. Thank you Jesus for protecting little Hannah and Scott and of course your mom and dad!

Cammi said...

I'm SO HAPPY to hear that Hannah is doing so well. She is just a darling girl. I'm so glad that she can feel carefree again! It's such a worry or these little ones. You all deserve a BIG FAT VACATION together! I'm sure at this point, even a nightly snuggle would be great! SOON! SOON!

You've raised such a sweet little girl. We just love her.

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