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, December 15, 2010

Cute Teacher Gifts!

Well, it is that time of the year again to figure out what to get for the teachers in our lives.  They deserve our thanks and gratitude, but when there are 8 of them, you need to come up with gifts that won't break the bank.

Here is a great gift idea that we will be giving out this Christmas:

Sand Art Brownies


Layer the following ingredients at the bottom of a quart jar as follows:
1/3 cup cocoa powder
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup chocolate chips
2/3 cup brown sugar
1 Cup + 2 tsp flour
1/4 TSP salt
1/4 cup chocolate chips

On the card remind them to add the following ingredients to make their brownies.
Add:
1 TSP vanilla
2/3 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs

Bake at 350 for 30-35 minutes in a 9x9 greased pan. This recipe makes 16 brownies.

Here is the card we attached:


I purchased 1 ounce plastic storage containers and glued Christmas doilies to the top.  They turned out really cute and though they take time to make, I think they will be an appreciated gift.

I also made the recipe and the brownies were great.  Very moist, so if you don't like moist brownies you may want to find a different recipe.

Thank you to all you teachers out there; you are awesome and amazing!  God bless you!

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The Miracle of Transplantation

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