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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Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Updates

Hello!  I am so sorry I have been too busy to post.  I have finally finished putting together my presentation and will be giving it to the Allegany-Limestone High School tomorrow morning, I could use lots of prayers!

We spent Saturday at Darien Lake Theme Park.  Hannah's school band competed there and then we got to have fun riding the rides.  I was a chaperone and rode on all the rides with the kids, including the Viper, Mind Eraser, and Superman Ride of Steel.  All of the other moms were too chicken to come along on the rides.  When they asked me how I could stand it I reminded them that life is too short and we have to just enjoy every moment of it!


Yesterday I had the pleasure of meeting with a representative of UNYTS (Upstate New York Transplant Services) and am looking forward to working with them to raise awareness of organ donation in this area.

We will be heading to Akron, OH on Friday for a Feis (Irish Dance Competition) there on Saturday, then we will travel to Cleveland for a Feis on Sunday.  It will be a busy weekend!

I hope you all have a safe and blessed Memorial Day Weekend.  It is a wonderful time to think about, and celebrate, the people we have loved and lost.  I will especially be thinking about my dear friend Emily and my donor this weekend.

My love to you all!  Nancy

2 comments:

Becky said...

Nancy, I must admit that I have totally slacked on my blog reading and I am soooooo grateful that even though I slack, people like you keep on keeping on. I have really enjoyed reading back over your recent posts, seeing your photos and seeing how truly happy you are. You are an amazing person and I am soooooooo honored to know you. You are an inspiration for all and I just want you to know that there are "regular" people out here just like me reading about your life and your endeavors...silently cheering you on.

On a final note...please know I am deeply sorry to hear about Oreo. My Twinkly kitty has been missing now for nearly a week and I know how absolutely devastating it is to lose a member of the family...furry or not.

Jamie said...

Nancy!

Yes I will keep you in my prayers, however I know you will be awesome in your presentation :) I LOVE the pictures and hearing all about seizing the opportunity to ride crazy wild rides! You go! I would love to be able to be there and watch your presentation~ Best of Luck!

The Miracle of Transplantation

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