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On Monday, October 6th, I thought I was going to be hospitalized. With my old CF infected lungs, it used to be that if my lung functions were creeping downward and I had a terrible cough, it meant my lungs … Continue reading →

Originally posted on Nikki's New Lungs:
Travis, myself, & Bob Travis had work in Wisconsin again and it just happened to be around the same time as the border battle between the Vikings and the Packers at Lambeau Field…

Travis had work in Wisconsin again and it just happened to be around the same time as the border battle between the Vikings and the Packers at Lambeau Field on Thursday night. I quickly volunteered to join him! We had … Continue reading →

This last weekend the weather was beautiful outside. We had friends over on Saturday then Sunday our neighbors had an old fashioned cider press party using her grandmother’s press. It was literally some of the best cider I have ever … Continue reading →

If you’re looking for something to do this coming Saturday, October 4th, the Breathe Easy Music Festival benefiting Cystic Fibrosis is an excellent choice! The event is being held at Mill City Nights downtown Minneapolis, with local headliner Chris Hawkey … Continue reading →

Last week I had my annual studies. It is not too different than the usual lung function tests (PFT’S), X-Ray, blood work, and doctor’s appointment. They add a lot more tests to the blood work and every two years I … Continue reading →

This last weekend, Travis and I spent some quality windshield time together. He had to travel for work and I decided to tag along. We started with a four and a half hour drive to Grand Rapids & Bemidji, MN … Continue reading →

Before my one year lungiversary I dropped off a letter at LifeSource. Because the gift of life is an anonymous donation, LifeSource is the mediator who puts me in connection with my donor family. I sent my condolences and also … Continue reading →

Today, I celebrate one year with my new lungs. It is hard to believe a whole year has passed since my transplant. 365 days ago at this exact time, I was lying on an operating room table with one diseased, … Continue reading →

We went to the State Fair on Thursday night. It was the first time in seven years that I didn’t have to lug around an oxygen tank. The last couple of years Travis had to carry my bag because we … Continue reading →