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, February 15, 2009

Back to PA

Hello!

We are back at the apartment in Pittsburgh after a few terrific days at home.  I had such a wonderful visit and felt better this time around.  We are wondering if part of my difficulty last time was my sinus infection.  I wasn't nearly as tired this time around and didn't let myself worry about visiting people; I can do that when I am home for good in a couple of weeks.

I can't begin to describe to you the amazement I feel each day.  Two months ago I wasn't sure I was going to survive and now I am planning for the summer.  This visit at home I was able to help make a special Valentine brunch for my family and to help fix dinner last night.  It is so incredible to be able to participate in life again.  I have been blessed and am greatly appreciative of this second chance I have been given!

This will be a busy and uncomfortable week.  Tomorrow I have to have bloodwork and a sinus CT.  I am the first surgery on Tuesday morning, so we will need to be at the hospital around 6:00 a.m.  They will keep me at least one night depending on how I do, so let's hope I do well, you know how much I "love" the hospital.

One last piece of good news.  Though my computer is ruined, Scott was able to recover all of my documents, pictures, and programs, so once I am able to replace it I can restore all of my old settings, hooray!

I hope you all had a wonderful weekend!  Someone will post after my surgery to let you know how it went.  My love to you all!  Nancy

4 comments:

Blomquist Blog said...

Nancy,

Glad to hear you had such a wonderful time at home. I am sure it gives you so much hope knowing what is in store for you when you return for good! The pictures are amazing and tell so much! You are a miracle and I am so happy for you!

Good luck this week. One more bump in the road for you, but you will conquer it with your strength and faith! I will be saying some extra prayers for you this week!

I can't wait for you to return home for good. What a dream come true for you! May God continue to bless you and watch over you.

Take good care and know that we love you so very much! You have made us so proud with your fight and determination. You deserve all the goodness and love you are experiencing. You are AMAZING!

Love you,

Debbie and Family

PS Jack could not believe how you looked in your date pictures! He was blown away!

Amy Deahr said...

Oh Nancy, I am so glad you had a wonderful visit and you look absolutely amazing. It is hard to even believe how different your life was just two months ago. This will be a great summer!!! Have fun planning it and many other great vacations with your family.

Great to hear you made it back safely and we will be waiting to hear on Tuesday. You'll do great! Lots of love and prayers will be sent your way!

Love and hugs,
Amy

Anonymous said...

it just gets better and better and your new life is in full swing!! makes us all so happy for you!
will be holding your hand on Tuesday morning, remembering well my old OR days!!! much luv to all.
claire, harley, goob and moxie

Anonymous said...

Hope everything goes well today Nancy. I know it will! glad you had a great time at home and are getting your life back, so happy!!
I'm praying and thinking of you...

Love you much,
Lara

The Miracle of Transplantation

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