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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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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Tuesday, September 22, 2009

What a difference a year makes!

Hello friends!

The last few days I have been really rejoicing and appreciating how far I have come in the last year. Things were getting tough at this time last year, I had really deteriorated and was fighting for my life. This year I am overjoyed with all that I am able to do.

We went to Hannah's Meet the Teacher last week. For those of you who have been following my blog since last year, you might remember what a struggle it was for me to get there. I was in my wheelchair with my oxygen and the 30 minutes we spent at the school wore me out for days after. This year was a breeze and so many people were amazed to see how far I had come. My favorite comment came from one of Scott's childhood friends who said, "Wow, you're twice the woman you were last year!" What a fun compliment.

As my 35th Birthday approaches, I have so much to celebrate. I am hoping to have a party this year, I think I deserve it. I have so much to be excited about and thankful for!

I decorated the house with our fall decorations over the weekend and thought I would share some pictures of how the decorating turned out. I DO love the fall!!!




I hope you are all having a great start of the week. May you appreciate the good things God has brought into your lives! Nancy

6 comments:

Katey said...

Great decorating pictures!!

And congrats on one year!!! That's awesome...and I say definitely have a b'day party..you deserve it!

Judy Stohl said...

Your home looks so bright and beautiful - I love it. It motivated me to bring out our decorations. Everything gets forgotten through this going back and forth to the hospital. We are so happy for your continued good health. I can tell life just gets better and better for you. Thanks for your continued prayers and support for Cammi. We all appreciate it so much.

Jamie said...

Your pictures are really cute, it makes me miss our home we had to sell before my transplant~ I enjoyed decorating it also.

I love that you love a compliment like "you're twice the woman you were" :) I got a nice compliment from a lady who worked in a pharmacy. When I told her I had a double lung transplant she asked me if I was on Prednisone and I said yes, she said she would have never guessed because I don't have any of the "prednisone look" ~ I worry about that, so it was nice to hear that!

You do look so good and happy! You will have a lot to Celebrate in the next few months! Your 35th and your One Year Post Transplant!!! Congrats!

Anonymous said...

your home is so cozy and comfortable. feels good just to look at the beautiful rooms and decorations.
so glad all is well.
much luv,
claire, harley and the gang

Blomquist Blog said...

Nancy,

I have been so fortunate to visit you in your beautiful home! Although you were not feeling well during my visit, your home was beautiful and it still is! I love all of your decorations and seeing you enjoy life's littlest pleasures once again! What a happy homemaker you are!

I know I have told you many times before, but my heart is overflowing with pride for you! I am just blown away by you (like I have always been). You continue to thrive and continue to amaze me in so many ways. I am so honored to not only know you, but call you my best friend. Thank you for making my life better through your truly fine example!

I love you!

Debbie

Amy Deahr said...

So pretty. It is hard to get into fall here when it is still well into the 90's. I miss the fall so much with the cool weather and changing of leaves. You did a beautiful job!

Love and hugs,
Amy

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