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Wednesday, November 23, 2011

4 years ago. . .

4 years ago I was hanging on to what health I had left. I was praying for a miracle. I was thankful for every morning I woke up. I enjoyed every day I had to spend time with my husband. .my best friend. .my one true love. This picture was taken on Thanksgiving 2007 just before we feasted on yummy food. I have a hard time looking at "pre-transplant" pictures because I can see the anxiety of not being able to breathe. I can see what is behind the smile & I am glad I don't have to feel that way anymore. I cannot say how much I'm thankful for no longer suffering without thanking my Donor and my donor family~ I cannot express the love and admiration I have for her. She is a HUGE part of my life despite not knowing anything about her. Her heart probably still beats and I KNOW her lungs are definitely still accomplishing wonderful things. I cannot begin to put into words how much my Donor means to me. I am also so very, very thankful for the love and compassion GOD has blessed me with.

Miracles happen. I was given a miracle. I am thankful for my life from beginning to end. . .and now my 'second life'. I am thankful for every breath I take! I am thankful for every minute I get to spend making memories with my husband. I am thankful for LIFE.

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Thank You for taking the time to read my blog. I am hoping that through this blog and my experiences that I can bring hope, faith and strength to all that may be living with Cystic Fibrosis, CF with Cepacia and Lung Transplant recipients. Information and blog entrees start Nov. 07. My Double Lung Transplant was on Dec. 10th 2007. Please feel free to read about my experience and ask me any questions! My email address is jamiebug77@gmail.com

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My Testimony

It's hard to put into words how I feel toward my Heavenly Father and the Savior. I have so many reasons to be thankful for what I have gone through & endured. Because of my trials in life I have gained a strong testimony of Faith. I have always had Faith in the Lord and in Prayer. As I faced the decision to get a double lung transplant I had to rely on faith to make the choice.....By listening to the spirit, I was guided to Pittsburgh where my life was saved. I believe prayers are answered. I have always tried to follow the philosophy of this: If I do what the Lord expects of me, he will give me what I want & need. That has always worked for me. I Believe in MIRACLES..........My life on this earth is a miracle- I prayed on my knees for years to be healed from my lung disease. I knew that through a priesthood blessing (if it was God's will) I could be healed. So many times I thought he would heal me instantly...my faith was tested as I continued to get sick and no cure was in my future. I turned to prayer....I talked to my Heavenly Father, I cried to him and he heard me and he healed me by guiding me to Pittsburgh and guiding the surgeons hands. I learned humility, and thankfulness. I realized that we need others to lean on and we are supposed to strengthen each others testimonies. I learned that the hardest things we'll do are usually the greatest blessings in our life. I was able to experience a lot of things during surgery and I know I had comforting angels in my ICU room. THe Lord knows each of us by name and he will never leave our side. We need to remember to stay close to him and have Faith that he is watching over us. I know this for a fact! I know that following the gospel will bring us true happiness- the world will tell us otherwise, but I know I am truely happy & living the gospel has brought me that. Amen