I had the good fortune to track down my friend in Indy this week. She had a lung transplant and celebrated her first year with her new lungs in January. I have had a lot of questions lately about why I don't do the same thing. The thing is that I am rather attached to my lungs. I like them even when they struggle. The hope is for any lung transplant recipient to keep their own lungs as long as possible but not wait too long so they are well enough to endure the surgery and the recovery. Of course, no one knows the exact timing and when lungs will be available.
I got to see some of the pictures of my friend as she went through her recovery. They brought tears to my eyes. I still haven't seen her in person. She has ditched her oxygen tank and is enjoying lung function that she can't remember even as a kid. There is no doubt after talking to her that it is not as easy as people would like to believe. Sometimes you just have to take a really big leap. God got her this far and it is no small miracle.
If you have not already done so, a great way to put your prayers into action is to be a donor. Of course, you shouldn't be in any hurry about it right now. Go ahead and make your intentions known. Have the conversation with your family that everyone avoids. When the time comes, your gift will make a difference to people you have never met but it will be a difference that they will never forget.
Blessings,
Cindy
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