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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Wednesday, January 7, 2009

My Little Skier

Good Morning!


I wanted to share this picture of Hannah taken last night. Scott got her on the slopes for her first ski adventure of the winter. She took a lesson and then the two of them skied/boarded together. Scott reported that she has improved a lot! Wish I could have been there.



I woke up with horrible back pain around 5:00 this morning and fitfully rested after that. I can't wait for the pain to subside. I spoke with my coordinator last night and they added more Lasix, hopefully that will help the swelling. I can't remember if I had shared, but I went into surgery weighing around 115 and now weigh 137. As my coordinator put it, I am JUICY!


I am not feeling very well today, so I don't think we will be having any outings. That is okay, I am finally able to read for small stretches, so perhaps I can finish some of the books I have started.


I want to thank you for your many e-mails. I hope you all understand that I use this blog as my way to respond and keep you updated, it is too hard for me to even consider responding to all of the messages in my inbox, but I sure do love reading them!


I hope you have a wonderful day! Love you! Nancy

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hi Nancy,

sorry to hear you are not feeling too well today...keep in mind that the general trend is UPWARDS!! (Easy for me to say!) You look fantastic, better every time you post a picture. I'm hoping that you can have a quiet peaceful day reading and catching up on rest, well, in between swallowing all those pills!

Have a good day,
love, Claire

Blomquist Blog said...

Hi Nancy!

I hope you can get some rest today! I hope the back pain subsides soon. I know you are waiting for the day where you feel really good. It will happen, it will just take time! be patient!

I love the picture of Hannah! So glad that she and Scott are having some fun outings and she is learning how to ski! Scott is a gem. He truly is a wonderful person and I am so happy that you have him in your life!

Take good care and know that we are sending good wishes for feeling better your way!

I love you!

Debbie

Anonymous said...

Hi Nancy,

I hope this little note finds you out of pain and resting! Stay strong--we are sending our love, prayers, hugs and kisses!
XXXX,OOOO
Love,

Bridgete, Rob
Jill, Will, Joe and Delaney

Amy Deahr said...

Hi Nancy,
I hope you are feeling better as the night goes on after some rest. Hannah is so cute, I miss skiing so much, we haven't been in years either. I am glad they had a good time.

About the swelling, she's right, you've always been sweet and now you are sweet and juicy. But boy that's not much fun. I hope the medicine helps reduce the swelling along with your pain and discomfort. Rest well and tomorow will be better!

Lots of love and hugs,
Amy

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The Miracle of Transplantation

Pause the music player before watching.