This week, August 9th to the 13th, CBC will be re-airing the segments that they did on my transplant journey. On the 13th however they will run a new segment that we filmed while Martin and I were on vacation in northern Ontario a few weeks ago. Though I was apprehensive about doing any more interviews (as I really don't feel like re-living it all, over and over again) I thought that this one, the last, is the most important, as it will show so many people the true gift that is organ donation. I would also like to inspire all those that are waiting for their new lungs, or are recovering after the very difficult surgery.
I know there are many people out there wondering how things are with us, so please pass on the news of the CBC segments. They will air nightly, on CBC with Mark Kelley. I believe at 8pm.
Everything is still great. Scarlett is now a year old and starting to walk with the help of various objects around the house. She is big and strong. Healthy, and extremely happy. Martin is doing very well. Working away like always. Keeping busy, taking care of us as he's always done. As for me, I am busy busy. I tend not to have time to think about what if's....that's the magic of a 1 year old. All day I run around after Scarlett, try to keep up with the house, the garden, friends, groceries, blah blah blah....boring mom stuff. Life's pretty good.
Oh and the lungs are super.
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Thanks for the update, you continue to be an inspiration!
Such a beautiful, amazing story! So happy that things continue to do well.
Yeah for boring mom stuff!
I agree, doing a follow up piece seems like a great idea! Thanks for sharing!!
All good stuff :)
Oh funny.. the word verification is 'peede'... ha!
Cheers and hugs, my friend!
I was so excited to see your post. Since your good bye, I thought I would never hear from you. You had commented on one of my blog post over a year ago. Before you got real sick and before I went active on the transplant list. You gave me some word so wisdom and strength before I got listed. I finally went active on the lung transplant list on July 6th and receive my new lungs on March 17th. I need to that you for your kind words to get me to think positive about the transplant. Though I have also accounted some bumps in the road, I am grateful for my donor and the chance to live a new life as you have. I hope all is well.
I'm so glad your just enjoying normal living, normal mommy stuff like running around after a 1 year old. Yeah they sure do offer some magic in your life....
I'm glad your just enjoying life.
Do you happen to know who you sold your business to by the way? I'd like to get in touch with them. you can email me if you'd like..I'd appreciate that.
Dear Natalia,
Thank you very much for sharing your story. In the fall when your story was receiving lots of press I couldn't bring myself to read it. My newborn daughter was diagnosed with CF through newborn screening in October. At the time, reading about lung transplants was too much for me. As you know with CF, all the challenges soon become a normal part of your every day life. Things that seemed impossibly scary 10 months ago, I am able to digest a little better today. You have shown such grace and wisdom through your fight to live. I hope to instill those characteristics in my daughter. Savor every moment with Scarlett. You deserve it!
I watched the wonderful interview last night on Mark Kelly's show. You look so well and happy at the beach!!! What a wonderful life with your beautiful daughter and loving husband. We all need to be more grateful for the life we have and celebrate every day.
Thank you Natalia for your inspiring story.
Thanks so much for the update! I must have missed the CBC airings - would I be able to download them??
So happy you are doing so much better.
I saw an updated article in a Toronto newspaper while waiting for someone in a local coffee shop. I am so deeply touched to hear how well you are doing.... I knew the person who's lungs you received. While it was tragic to loose her, I'm sure her girls (and their families) must find some comfort knowing what an amazing thing has happened in the aftermath of their loss. Best wishes for a bright and long future with your beautiful daugher and husband.
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