This is Natalia's brother writing, not the message i wanted to share with you, but last nite things took a turn for the worse. Natalia struggled in clearing her CO2 levels and a decision was made to put her on a ventilator. She is now resting and is not in pain, so overall this is a good thing since she won't have to suffer the way she has for the last number of months. She is still at St. Michael's hospital but will be transferred to Toronto General Hospital later today where she will wait for the lungs to arrive.
So keep praying and hoping and spreading the word about Organ Donation. I am really sorry to have to tell you this, it really hurts me to write it since i know how much you all care and love Natalia, and how invested you are in her recovery. I have a strong belief that a donor will be found. Really do.
Thank you from our entire family.
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Natalia - you are in our prayers. Your pager is going to go off. Sending love.
You are ALL in our thoughts as you have always been!
Nat - dont you be doing something stupid!!! I have a flight booked to Toronto and its NON-REFUNDALBE!!!!!! :-P
Oh Natalia, I am so sorry that this wait has been as long as it has been. I hope that you are resting comfortably right now and that your lungs arrive very soon so that you can get back to your family who loves you so much. You are most definitely in my thoughts and prayers. Keep fighting.
Thank you for letting us know what's going on. I was really worrying since we had not heard from her. Please know that Natalia and her entire family are in our prayers constantly.
Keep us informed. We are pulling for all of you, but especially for Natalia.
Hugs and prayers to you my brave girl.
yes, lungs will come! we all pray for Natalia to stay stable..
Nat, I love you so much. We are all praying for you. Keep fighting, you are the bravest!! Love you Sis. K.
Nat,
You are so strong! Keep fighting!
You know I'm praying and sending you love.
Love you,
Ramona xoxo
Praying.
Hi Natalia,
I just came over from Sarah's blog and wanted to send along some prayers for your health. If only lungs could be donated from a live person, I think you'd have hundreds of volunteers step up to give you what you need. I don't even know you but I'd be in line if I could.
Hold tight. Believe.
Blessings and Prayers,
Lisa (A.K.A. BlogBaby's BabyMama)
NoOoO.
Praying.
Hard!
xoxo
I am picturing those lungs coming to you in perfect, perfect timing!!!
I look forward to you waking up with new breathers!!!
ALL of your Cysters are thinking of you, Natalia, with love and deep hopes.
xo Sara
Natalia -
May God give you and your family strength as you face this challenge. Many prayers and positive thoughts for your new lungs!
Praying!
Dear Natalia and family, I wrote out this prayer last night before I read the latest post. I will continue to pray for your peace and strength.
"Lord Jesus, Natalia is in a fight for her life. You know that someone must die for her to live. I pray that You will be in this time where death meets life so that there will be victory for both.
I have been praying that the donor will be a believer, ready to meet You, that their family will know that they are determined to be a donor, that there will be no conflict about the decision to donate many organs to others who will live because of these precious gifts. I have prayed for peace for all, skill for all the medical personnel and excellence in all the marvels of technology that support surgery and recovery."
1 Corinthians 15:54-55 "Then, when our dying bodies have been transformed into bodies that will never die, this Scripture will be fulfilled:
“Death is swallowed up in victory. O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?”
I know you will find much instruction and encouragement in reading I Cor. 15 and 2 Cor. 5 which are some of the Bible verses I've read during vigils at the bedsides of loved ones.
May you feel God's love surrounding you.
Sincerely, Michal Ann
Lake Forest Park WA
Learned about you from CFHusband. We are praying for you in Conyers, Georgia!!!
Natalia...I want you to know that we are praying for you to receive your second chance at life really soon...
Although I don't know you, you are in my prayers.
Every time I hear a helicopter go by, I will pray that it is your lungs arriving.
E.
i'll be praying. a lot. hang in there!
Thank you John for letting us know about Natalia and the vent. I am praying those new lungs will arrive tonight and like Michal Ann, I pray they will be from a believer who instantly steps into the presence of Jesus. Scarlett is a doll and I hope she gets to spend many years with her Mama. My 23 year old son also has CF and has been evaluated for transplant, but is not on the active list yet. He is also B+ and we know the wait may be longer than for other blood types. Sending prayers for Natalia's complete recovery and for the rest of the family to feel the presence of the Great Physician.
Linda in Louisiana
When prayers go up, miracles come down. Soon the miracle will be yours and you can once again enjoy a healthy and active life -- with your adorable baby daughter and husband. Thank you for allowing us to share your journey thus far and we look forward to travelling many many more years of 'healthy' blogging together. Holding you and your family on our hearts and in our prayers. Jiffy xoxx
Sending prayers to you and your family from Arizona. We are fellow Canadians and also part of a larger surrogacy family. Let Natalia know she has more prayers from around the world then she can probably imagine.
Natalia, I found your blog through Sarah (2becomes3). She has been a dear friend to me over the course of our surrogacy journey.
I've read through your blog and I want you to know how brave you are. I am hoping and praying that you will get your lungs and you'll get them soom. I am imagining wings on them, and am flying them to your hospital bed as we speak.
I've been trying for a baby with surrogacy for a year now, but it hasn't worked yet. I am hopeful it will work soon but I know I won't give up till it happens.
I have cardiomypopathy and have known I can't have kids since my teens. I, like you, have always had to deal with dodgy health. I understand your pain, and I also understand the great forces of love that course throughout you.
You are special.
(btw - I cried like a baby when I read the post about your mum. You took the words right out of my mouth).
Please stay in touch with me. I am hoping so much for you.
Love jojo xxx
you are in my thoughts. My prayers are with you and your family.
Praying for that pager to go off with tears streaming down my face. Keep fighting the good fight Nat. I will keep praying!
Prayers for Natalia that she will have her transplant right away. She is tremendously blessed to have such a supportive family and group of friends. My prayer is for her to have many years ahead to spend time with them.
Marcie
Tucson, AZ
Thank you John for updating us ... since I saw her story in the newspaper, not a day goes by that I don't think of Nat and you all. Her daughter WILL have a mommy as she grows up, Nat WILL get her lungs and I truly believe this. You tell her to stay strong ... there are a lot of people waiting to hear her good news! xo
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I've only started reading this blog recently and my heart hurts to hear this news.
sending virtual hugs to you.
Thank you so much for the update. I will continue to keep you all in my prayers.
Natalia and Family,
I'm so sorry to hear about this. Try to stay strong and know that there are lots of people behind you and willing to help you along the way. My thoughts and prayers for a transplant are always with you and my thoughts and prayers for Natalia and all of you are always with you.
Taryn Simbrow
Natalia - since I've started reading your blog (I just came across it after reading the story in the Toronto Star), I've done little else but get caught up on all of your posts. You are truly an inspiration. You've made me want to raise awareness for CF and organ donation more than ever.
You are a wonderful mother and Scarlett is so lucky to have you as her mom. Your lungs are coming soon, I can feel it!
Keep fighting your fight and being your strong self. Sending love, thoughts, and prayers.
You are always in my prayers. Be strong....
Stay strong ... I hope your new lungs arrive soon.
I just read these two comments back to back on mycharmingkids.net.
It reminds me to keep praying diligently for the precious family who is preparing to give Natalia the gift of life:
"My father received a heart transplant, it is in the name of his donor that I leave this comment."
"My son received a kidney transplant recently, we pray daily for the donor's family. It's such an amazing gift."
DONATE BLOOD if you can. It's always needed and every donation helps at least 3 people.
I am still praying in the Seattle area that Natalia will feel the very breath of God hovering over her and giving her His life as she rests in His presence awaiting her next gift. I'm praying that each family member will feel equipped with peace, strength, patience and love at this time.
I Cor 13 ~ And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.
In Christ, Michal
God Bless Natalia & her family, keep strong & have faith, our prayers are with you . xoxo
Your in our prayers, hang in there.
I will be praying for you, Natalia. I takes a tremedous amount of courage to fight such a battle. I am in awe of your strength. I hope you can wait as comfortably as possible while waiting for your lungs.
Sending you a big hug filled with love!
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