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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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.

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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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Friday, July 16, 2010

Our last day in Jackson

I already feel like it was a lifetime ago that we were in Jackson.  Is it really possible that we flew home just a week ago?  So much has happened since we got home that I have just gotten lost in the shuffle.

I thought you would like to see our last day in Jackson...

We celebrated my nephew, Brian's, Birthday with a cookout, cupcakes, and movies for the boys and girls.







I think he liked the Wii game we got him!


The kids enjoyed their last day together playing and enjoying the beauty of Jackson (or at least I'd like to believe they were enjoying that view, but we are talking about children.)




Our dear friends the Tallbergs came for a visit.  I haven't seen them since my wedding 14 years ago.
Meg and Eric have been in my life since I was a baby.  Their daughter, Gretchen, was my very first friend.
It was so incredible to see them both looking so well!


While the boys went to Toy Story 3, the girls FINALLY got to see Eclipse.  It was well worth the wait!


Before bed the kids made s'mores and enjoyed a relaxing evening in the Tetons.





This trip home was truly the pinnacle of my transplant experience.  It was the first time in years that I could enjoy my Teton Heaven without exhaustion, nausea, and difficulty breathing.  I appreciated every moment, giving thanks to God for all of the gifts He has given me.

I can't wait to return next summer with Hannah and Scott,
 to wonder at all that I can do thanks to the gift of my donor!

1 comment:

Crystal Locke said...

I am glad you had a wonderful time. I like the fire. It is electric? If so, this is the way to go......(LOL)

Love, Crystal

The Miracle of Transplantation

Pause the music player before watching.