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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Sunday, January 18, 2009

Terrific Day at Station Square

Yesterday we spent the day at Station Square, a quaint little shopping area here in Pittsburgh. My family was so impressed with how well I did, we walked a lot and I did it all! I was sore last night and needed to take some extra pain medication, but it felt like we were a "normal" family again. Oh thank you God and my donor for giving me this amazing new lease on life. I have forgotten how wonderful it feels!


Hannah & Me at lunch






We rode an incline to the top of Mt. Washington to overlook the city.




It was freezing cold, but the view is AMAZING from up here!









Hannah & I rode the train at Station Square, she picked the caboose.

We warmed up at Starbucks with hot coca and Chai.

Hannah caught Daddy kissing me (what JOY!).

Today we are off to see Bedtime Stories and then Scott and I are going out to dinner just the two of us. I am so enjoying every minute of this!


All my love! Nancy







6 comments:

Blomquist Blog said...

Oh Nancy,

The pictures brought tears to my eyes. Not only do you look so beautiful, but you look so happy and at peace! What a wonderful family outing! I am so glad that you are doing things again as a family. The joy on everyones faces says it all. What a true blessing these new lungs are to you and everyone that you love!

Enjoy your day today with them! Enjoy this precious time together and take in every moment with them!

We love you and are so happy for you!

Love,

Debbie and Family

Judy Stohl said...

Amazing and almost unbelievable!! Enjoy every moment.

Coen Family said...

Nancy, you look absolutely wonderful...very healthy and gorgeous. I am so glad you were blessed with this fabulous miracle. You and your family deserve the best in life.

Love,
Amy Crawford

Cammi said...

Nancy!

I don't even know what to say! I am speechless! An entire day out? On your own with no 02 and no wheelchair? Unthinkinable a month ago. All of your hard work (and faith and prayer) are paying off. And boy did you work hard for it - emotionally and physicallY! I am just so happy for you that it makes my heart want to burst!

LOVE YOU!
Cammi

Deb said...

Nancy, You look absolutely radiant! I haven't seen you look so healthy in so long... Thank you, God! You deserve every second of this new life. I'm so grateful for God's grace...
Love you, my friend.
Deb

Kelley said...

So cute. Just the best post ever.
Kelley

The Miracle of Transplantation

Pause the music player before watching.