Today is my two year Lungiversary!
I would not have survived without my life saving double lung transplant two years ago. I am doing my best to keep my new lungs in pristine condition and continue to thrive. Thank you everyone for the extended support you send my way. It means so much to hear the words of encouragement from my extended family and friends.
Last year on my first Lungiversary, I wrote my donor family a letter of gratitude and appreciation for their loved one’s gift. I sent another letter this year. Because of the donation I have received, I am able to share with them all of the wonderful things I have been able to accomplish since my surgery.
Trust me, it is not easy to compose a letter of this magnitude. Here I am enjoying a new life with new lungs yet they are missing out making memories with their loved one. It is very difficult to explain the good things in my life knowing their chance has been lost.
My wish is that someday I will have the opportunity to thank my donor’s family in person. I can only share my good health and extreme zest for life through words on paper. For now, I hope it gives them some solace knowing their loved one’s legacy is living on.
I am forever grateful to my donor and their family. I put my hand on my chest everyday, take a deep breath, and thank them- because, I can. Today, in honor of my donor and family, could you please take the time today to do this as well- because, you can.
Be thankful for those you love or have loved. Be thankful for all you have. Be thankful for the greatest gift of all- the gift of life.
Nikki's New Lungs 
Well said Nikki! What a blessing to have today to celebrate.
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There are not enough words to thank your donor family. They are always in my thoughts and prayers. Your family is so blessed to see you enjoying your life thanks to a very generous gift. We all celebrate with you today but are also aware of someone’s loss.
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Congrats on two years Hear her! Hear her! Very well said Nikki. So glad you’re with us, it’s a joy every time we see you and Trav.
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Congratulations, Nikki!! Hip, hip, hooray for all you have come through and your great spirit and attitude!!!
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Happy Anniversary Nikki!!!! What a great day it is!!! Love you, Deb & Itch
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A-M-E-N!!!!!
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I am soo happy for you! You went thru a lot Thank God for donors.
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Nikki, we are blessed to know you. You have brought so much into so many lives by just being you. What magnitude you have! We are thankful everyday that you were brought into our lives, it seems it was destiny. I want you to know that on your anniversary I did just as you asked. Put a hand to my chest, take a deep breath, and thank God for you and for life. I want you to know that I had every student in my building do just that. Put their hand to their chest, take a deep breath, and thank God. Thank you for perspective my beautiful friend. I love you! Tina
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