Christina reflects on overcoming the hardships of living with a terminal disease, emphasizes the significance of lifelong learning, self-acceptance, and embracing her identity, including being gay. She chooses to cherish the gift of life and encourages readers to seek growth, express gratitude, and live authentically, making the most of every moment.
Christina reflects on the surreal experience of living with a lung transplant, expressing gratitude for the donor and the improved ability to breathe. They feel a mix of pressure and joy in living for two, balancing activity with rest, while acknowledging the constant awareness of life’s preciousness and the possibility of future challenges.
For most of my life, I struggled to breathe, heavily reliant on treatments and oxygen. After a lung transplant from a donor, I can now breathe freely and live an active life. However, I’m deeply aware and appreciative of my donor’s sacrifice and often reflect on their lost life and grieving family.
Surviving a near-death experience and receiving new lungs taught me to value friends, live in the moment, and fight fiercely. They emphasize being fearless, appreciating senses, expressing gratitude, and saying “I love you.” The writer advises to never take life too seriously since it is finite for everyone.