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.
The post reflects on the transition from living one day at a time due to illness to grappling with expectations after a life-saving lung transplant. Christina discusses the challenge of staying present despite newfound future possibilities. The essence is the struggle of balancing living in the moment with confronting past and future expectations.
Christina reflects on their second chance at life after a terminal illness, expressing gratitude and acknowledging the world’s pain and suffering. They struggle with their purpose, feeling bittersweet about their survival and pondering why they were chosen for this opportunity. They aim to make meaningful contributions and live without regrets.
Celebrating 12 years since a life-saving lung transplant, Christina reflects on the journey of resilience and gratitude. They express finding a renewed sense of self, confidence, and purpose over the past year, and sincerely thank their donor, medical team, and support network for helping them thrive, emphasizing the value 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.
A random collage of me in the hospital recently for CF and Lung Transplant related shenanigans… Followed by a random assortment of awesome post Transplant memories!