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, June 30, 2010

I'm Finally Home!

I can't even describe the feeling I had yesterday as we flew over the mountains and into the valley I love. I was bursting with joy! I had given up all hope that I would ever return to this glorious place, a true heaven on earth, yet here I was, staring up at the majesty of the Grand Teton Mountain Range. I want to cry just telling you about it! My dear God has blessed me, yet again, I will be forever grateful!

Hannah and I had an interesting trip. We left Buffalo on Monday evening at 6:10 and when we arrived in Cleveland, we found out our plane to Indianapolis had been delayed until 11:00, we were supposed to be in Indianapolis by 10:15. We had over four hours to kill in Cleveland and finally arrived in Indianapolis at 12:05 a.m. I had a reservation at an area hotel, and it was after 1:00 before the shuttle got us there. We needed to be back to meet our family at 5:00 a.m. So I had a total of 2 hours sleep.

My niece, nephews, and their mom were waiting for us at the airport when we arrived and what a joyous meeting! I have waited for this for 12 years, ever since my niece Amber was born. To be honest, I felt like we had been getting together their whole lives, everything was comfortable and easy. The kids were very nervous about the plane ride, but once we were up in the air, they loved every minute!

Coming home has truly been the highlight of my post transplant experience for several wonderful reasons. I am here with three children whom I have loved their whole loves, yet never been able to hold; I am in my beloved home with the two best parents in the ENTIRE world and my sweet daughter; and I am breathing easy, without oxygen here, INCREDIBLE!

I can't wait to share pictures with you. Hannah has the camera, they all headed off with Granddaddy this morning to visit a rescue center for birds. I am trying to recover from my lack of sleep while traveling.

Thank you for your many prayers, they are SO appreciated!

1 comment:

Blomquist Blog said...

Nancy,

I am crying tears of joy for you as I write this! What an incredible story! I am so happy to hear that you are breathing easy at home, without oxygen, what a glorious moment that must be! I vividly remember the days when breathing was not easy for you.

I hope you continue to have the time of your life in beautiful Jackson. You truly deserve it! Have fun with your niece and nephews, your parents, and everything else that you get to experience! ENJOY!

I love you!

Debbie

The Miracle of Transplantation

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