Approaching 6 Years!
As I sit here watching the first "snow fall" of the year I reflect on where I was this time 6 years ago. We were planning fundraising. I was in and out of the hospital very frequently at that point. One thing I am so thankful for is the fact I kept a journal of most of my transplant journey. It's so nice to reflect back and read my own words and recollection of that time in my life.
Here is an actual excerpt from my journal entry dated Nov. 2, 2007:
"I can't believe it's actually November!! This year is going by way too fast. Before I know it, it will be my 29th birthday! In just over 2 months Bry & I will be married 9 years!
Bryan started a transplant Fundraising team. We have met 3x's- we brainstormed some ideas & we started making donation cans to leave at businesses around town. They loose really cute. These are the people so far: Mom & Dad Warren, Jen, Sindy, Patti & Mike Piper, Itsuki, Nikkii, Mindy Zager, Joey & Steven. It is so nice to know all these people want to help me & love me.
We heard back from the hospital in Dallas Tx they are reviewing my case. . .they said we should hear from them again in 1-2 weeks. My mom is AMAZING! She has been taking care of me AND my Dad this last week. My dad had 2 surgeries he has been recovering very well. . he keeps saying he is ready to go for a motorcycle ride. . he gets a rise out of my mom every time! :) The weather has been really nice too.
Bryan and I decided against buying a 5th wheel. I think we found a Sebnring Convertable-nice car! We need a nice car to travel to all these places. We are selling the car & truck, we will pretty much have almost nothing. Funny thought. . .I am happier now than I've been in a while.
It's been hard living in a house with stairs. However I'm getting better at them."
One thing I notice as I read through my old journal entrees is that I rarely focused on how ill I was or how hard life was becoming. Don't get me wrong I write about it but I didn't focus my journal around it, instead I mostly write about the things that brought me happiness during this time. That is how I have maintained my happiness: it's a choice whether to focus on what you don't have or to appreciate what you DO HAVE. :)
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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
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2 comments:
" That is how I have maintained my happiness: it's a choice whether to focus on what you don't have or to appreciate what you DO HAVE. :) " - Thank you for this reminder. Happy Almost Anniversary!!!
Hi, I have CF and so does my Best friend, Laura. She currently is really struggling in Florida. She needs to get listed for TX soon. Her Husband and her are thinking about going to Duke, but they aren't sure about living arrangements, finding a place to live? I remember in your video you mentioned picking up and moving. How did you find a place? If you don't mind my asking...thanks! ps. congrats on your salon- cute decor!
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