Tricia's transplantiversary is today (the day she went into surgery) and tomorrow (the day she came out of surgery)! Although she knows I'm up to something, I don't think she's quite figured it out yet that we're throwing her a party!
I would love for you to help us celebrate by leaving a note for Tricia in the comments section of this post. Anything that you would like to say to encourage Tricia...although it's been an awesome year on one hand, it's also been a very, very rough year on the other. I'll share your notes to her tomorrow (Friday) night at our party!
Thanks!
Nate
267 comments:
«Oldest ‹Older 201 – 267 of 267Happy Transplantiversary! Thanks for allowing us to be a part of your life. You are an inspiration!
Jennifer, Georgia
Hi Tricia,
We share a name *and* a birthday (imagine that!), plus I have a close friend with a CF child, so I've been following your story with great interest since I found out about it (sometime after Gwyneth was born). The strength you all have shown is inspiring. I especially admire the grace and courtesy you all seem to show to your care givers - what a powerful witness that must be. Happy Transplantiversary - and here's to many MANY more!
Hey Tricia! I found your story when over a year ago my daughter gave birth to a preemie. Researching about preemies I found Nates blog. It has been a blessing to read about your faith. Your little girls amazing journey and blessed progress has encouraged us in our journey too. I am sorry things have been so tough for you. Thank you for your strength and faith in God. Congratulations on your year with Gwynneth and the many more to come!
Hey Tricia! You don't know me, but I feel like I know you and your family because of your hubby's blog. I am so happy to see how well you are doing, even with all of the ups and downs. Your sweet smile and positive attitude are so inspiring. Your baby girl is so precious and you and Nate should be so proud. She truly is a miracle baby! Congratulations on your anniversary. I hope to hear about MANY more anniversary celebrations in the coming years!
With lots of love & prayers from here in Australia. We are sorry we couldn't come & party with you....but we will have a glass of bubbles over here, be thinking of you & maybe even have a piece of cake. Well done on getting through this amazing journey. May God bless you AlWAYS X
How Great is our God?? Thank you for sharing your journey with the world. You and your family have been an inspiration to many, many people. It's been my joy to pray for you during the past year and more. I look forward to meeting you one day, whether it's here or in our Father's house. Have a great party and Happy Transplantiversary!
Happy Birthday Tricia!
I am so honored to have been able to pray for you and your family this last year...
Have some good fun tomorrow...
God bless you all
Nadine in Red Deer,AB, Canada
You and your beautiful family have touched so many. Have a great day.
Tricia, We have read about you and your sweet husband and baby girl for just over a year now. We have prayed for you and have thanked God for your miracle. We love all of the pictures and posts that give us a window into your extraordinary life. Thanks for letting us be a part of it. May God continue to bless you and your family!
Jordan, Kim, Kennedy, Jackson & Chandler Grace Harr
Mooresville, NC
tricia, your life is a testament to the love and grace of God. may you, with every breath you take, always know how much He loves you and nate and gwyneth. witnessing your story has blessed my life and the lives of so many others. here's to a long, full life with LOTS of laughter, love, and deep breaths!
sending love from baltimore,
sarah
Tricia - Happy Transplantiversary! I thank the Lord for your health and strength. God bless you and your wonderful family!
Happy Anniversary, Tricia!!! Love & hugs ~
Tricia, Happy Anniversary! You and your family are an inspiration to many. Sharing your story has brought hope to many people. I'm sure this past year has been very difficult, as readers we can only piece the pieces of your puzzle together. I'm thankful the lord has blessed you with grace, courage and the spirit to fight on. I'm in awe of you, Nate and your little treasure. Each time I see her picture it brings a smile to my face.....such a miracle and a gift from above. I wonder what the Lord has in store for her life. She made a grand entrance and has the promise of a lifetime ahead of her. Enjoy your day friday and your weekend and all your days and nights that lie ahead.
God Bless you and yours!
Marianne
Tricia,
Happy Transplantiversary!
You don't know me, but I've been following your story since Gwyneth was about 5 days old. Your strength and courage amazes and inspires me.
Debby in Southern California
(whose first job ever was cashier at the Westmont Theatre)
Tricia,
What a blessed day for your family to celebrate! You are such an inspiration to so many in this world. Thank you and your family for sharing your journey so that you can continue to bless and inspire others. Its been an honor to follow you and Nate, and Gwenyth this past year. I look forward to many more stories and tales of growth and continued healing.
God Bless,
Krista Vicich (aka Coffespaz)
Boston, MA
Originally from Va Beach! :-)
You are an amazing woman. Your story has touched so many lives and I'm glad that I was able to learn about CF through your journey. Your strength amazes me and your faith is so incredibly strong. You are our hero in so many ways. May each Transplantiversary bring you the greatest memories and smiles for years to come!
Tricia - Happy, Happy Transplantiversary!!!
Like many others have already stated, I want to thank you for sharing your story with all of us! Your story, along with Gwyneth's, has been awe inspiring, motivating, uplifting, sad, exciting, powerful, tearful (good & scary), and educational (just to name a few). I pray that God and your new lungs carry you through many many more healthy happy years!! I look forward to following your journey for years to come. I also want to let you know that because of you, a college friend that lost her battle with CF and my friend's daughter I will be participating in a Cystic Fibrosis Walk in MO.
Many Blessings to you!
Sherri
Columbia, MO
Thank you for sharing your journey with the world. Your experience has caused me to think about things differently and for that I am grateful.
Continued blessings to you and your family.
Tricia- The past year reading what
Nate has shared about your family has been an incredible gift! Thank you Tricia!
And Happy Transplantiversary!
Hello Tricia and Nate!
Happy one-year birthday to your lungs!!!
I remember that night last year so well. I didn't sleep at all and spent all night praying for you and blogging about you with my friends until we got news from Nate.
I also know how bittersweet this time is. In october of this year I celebrated my one-year birthday with my new lungs and also mourned my donor. I feel so blessed in this life. I got the call on October 23rd but didn't receive the transplant until the wee hours of the 24th. This helped me because on the 23rd I truly mourned my donor and the loss for their family and then on the 24th I was able to celebrate the miraculous re-birth of my life.
Congratulations Tricia for all the strength you have shown this year and for all of the special family moments you have experienced.
Much love!
Eva
Happy T-Day! You've come a long way baby!!!!
Happy transplantiversary. Your strength and love are amazing. Gwyenth is blessed with you as her mother and Nate as her father You are such special exmples of God's love.
Happy Transplantiversary, Tricia!! Nate recently posted about what he was doing on the night of your transplant, and it brings me back to how vividly I remember that night too, even though I've never met either of you. I was in my first year of a very difficult graduate program, and I began reading your blog mid-January. I, of course, was totally hooked and will admit to slacking on reading for courses to catch up on what was going on at Duke. That night my husband and I prayed for you (I was a little shy admitting to him how emotionally attached I was to people I'd never met). I recall waking up several times during the night to dash out to the living room to check my computer for Nate's updates. The next day was like Christmas when I saw that the surgery had gone well - I had to abandon all attempts to read or write papers because I was simply too happy to concentrate.
I am so thankful for that day and for your story. And Gwyneth is the most adorable baby the internet has ever seen. Love to all three of you,
-Sarah Tillman, Newark DE
Happy Transplantiversary Tricia!
Like so many others, we are merely faithful readers. Truth be told, we are actually C.O.A.C.F.H’oholics because the refresh button was never quick enough. With each new entry we held our breath praying for miracles for you, Gwyneth and Nate. No one knows better than you what an unbelievable ride this past year has been. Thank you (and Nate) so much for sharing this miraculous journey with us. You have captivated us with your grace, strength and compassion all of which are nothing shy of remarkable. I personally had no idea that my faith in the Lord could grow so much stronger. Thank you for that! You truly are an inspiration. We continue to pray and wish you so many things, above all... many many many more years celebrating with your precious miracle Gwyneth and exceptional husband!
God Bless!!!
Dear Tricia (& Nathan and Gwyneth).
Thank you for allowing us to share in such momentous parts of your life. It has been a great year of growth in faith. Your lives being a part of that to me. I have learned so much about CF and some of the effects it has on everyday life, as well as preemies.
May God continue to be your strength.
Happy Transplantiversary!!
Michelle Jamie
South Africa
Tricia - HAPPY TRANSPLANTIVERSARY! I first learned about you and Nate when one of my online stamping friends, Becky Oehlers, blog. She posted a prayer request for you and Nate about a month before Gwyneth was born with a link to Nate's blog. I have followed your progress and prayed for you ever since. Your courage and strength inspire me every day. Thanks for letting us all be a part of your life via Nate's blog. I feel like we're family when we've never met! Enjoy whatever Nate has planned for you and thanks for being such a wonderful inspiration.
God bless you and your family.
Teresa in upstate New York
Happy re-birthday Tricia!
Happy transplantaversary!!!
Wishing you a lovely day
Marjolein
Happy transplantiversary. I admire you so much for your perseverance through all of these obstacles. Have a fabulous year, and enjoy your daughter and family.
Tricia, Thank you for sharing the ups and downs of the past year! Nate writes how he nor the rest of your family didn't sleep the night of your tx and I gotta admit I slept with my laptop next to me and checked often throughout the night. Had you both "cut us off" (which I'm sure was very tempting any times over) I would've been so heartbroken. I believe you are every bit as brave about this blog as you've been with everything you've been through in your young life! Thank you, seriously, for allowing Nate to share your lives with us. I am in awe of how God works his miracles thru your ability to trust in His plan. What a beautiful example you provide for so many! You, the tx team, and the selfless donor's family remain in my prayers on this day of remembrance.
Happy Transplantiversary!
Tami in North Canton, OH
(STILL refreshing in ohio)
Happy Transplantiversary!
I have been following your story daily since just before Gwyneth was born and I can't tell you how many prayers for healing and prayers for praise we have sent up for your family. We feel honored to have been able to pray for this journey and blessed that you have shared it with us.
Whenever I read Nate's blog, I keep going back to the times when he has mentioned that your goal has been for God to use your CF to bless others.
I can't explain how much of a blessing you have provided to so many by using your CF to the glory of God.
I hope today is a wonderful celebration for you and that it makes you feel as special as you are! (Nate and Gwyneth, of course, are on the top of the 'special people' list too!)
Tricia,
WOW sister, this has been a truly amazing ride. Happy Transplantiversary!!! Funny how I have never met you, only known you thru this blog, and feel like your part of our family. My husband and boys still ask frequently how you and Gwyneth are doing. There were too many miracles to count in that short time period last year at this time. God is awesome and sure did show Himself in you and your life. Thanks for always being here as a reminder that it isn't always easy, God still does miracles, sometimes it takes HARD WORK to get through, family is what it's all about, dream big, HOPE bigger and most of all LOVE LOTS. Your a blessing to me. I think your pretty terrific.
Prayers, Love and BIG Hugs,
The Sharps
Paul Christy Matthew and Patrick
Burkesville, KY
Tricia, I have been reading Nate's blog for over one year. I found it with the help of a nurse at Duke who is also a cheer coach for my daughter. I was immediately hooked on your story and the love that Nate has for you and Gwyneth and the love for Christ that both have showed no matter what trials you are going through. I have learned a lot about CF and have become involved with Great Strides in Durham as a result of all of the information that you two have placed beofre the world to see. I am thankful for what I have seen in your lives and am thankful to God for all that I have learned and how I have grown through your stories. I remember when Nate put out the word that new lungs were available for you! I had prayed so much for you and upon learning the great news I was calling my friends (my Great Strides Team) telling them of the news and asking them to pray for you. My prayers continue for your family- May God continue to richly bless your family. Annette Smith - Rougemont, NC
Tricia,
I have such fond memories of you growing up. You remain one of the nicest people I've ever met in my life. You have such a sunny disposition and silly personality and were loved by all who knew you. We have been praying for you, Gwyneth, and Nate since we first heard about your serious health situation last December 2007. What an amazing God we serve that things have turned out this way. I know 2008 was a tremendously blessed as well as difficult year, but praise God He carried you through. In many ways, your translativersary is actually your own personal Thanksgiving Day. To God be the glory!
Becky (Fletcher) Holloway
Happy Transplantiversary! Your life has been a blessing to me. Your faithfulness to God this year has been challenging to me to help get me through the bumps in my own life this past year. Thanks for allowing us to be part of your life. I pray that the upcoming year will be a blessed one for you and your family.
Tricia,
I have prayed for you for months--since before Gwyneth's birth--and faithfully read the blog make sure everyone of those prayers were "spot" on though I have rarely commented. I work in Christian higher education and in honor of your Transplantiversary each student (over 500) will be receiving a pamphelt on organ donation along with a personal note from me that will include the url to read your story. May you continue to heal and bless others daily! I simply could not be happier for you.
Terri
Tricia,
I've always thought it was kind of weird that I could get "involved" in people's lives, whom I've never met personally or spent any quality time with. However, I am so thankful to you and your awesome hubby that you would be willing to share your tremendous journey with the world.
The last year+ of your life (and Gwyneth's), has been such an inspiration to me. Reminding me to not take life for granted, to appreciate the little things. To find joy in the hard times.
I'm thankful for you and your family (and your extended family too, through their blogs), to be such an open book and to glorify our Lord through it all. Your faith is inspiring as well and I am just so excited that Nate gave us the opportunity to share a note for you here. :-)
Enjoy many years to come being the wonderful wife and mommy that you always dreamed of being!
God bless you and your family!!!!
Michelle in Jacksonville, FL
Tricia-Happy Transplantiversary!! We are all so thankful that you are able to celebrate this wonderful gift of life. Thanks to you and Nate and Gwyneth for sharing such a blessing with all of us. You have all been in our prayers and will continue to be.
Nancy Jones and friends at Student Support Services in BCPS.
Tricia. . .HAPPY TRANSPLANTIVERSARY! You have been such a blessing in my life. Reminding me of God's goodness and faithfulness every step of the way. I have so enjoyed joining "forces" and praying for your family over the last year...and more! My best wishes for your future!
Happy Transplantiversary Tricia! I remember going to bed and hoping things would work out well and then running down to the computer first thing the next morning to check for Nate's update. I was so relieved for you all that things had gone well. I still follow the three of you very closely on the blog! Thanks for sharing your amazing journey with all of us, your strength is second to none and you are nothing short of an truly amazing woman!
Sherry in Ontario, Canada.
To Tricia, Nate, Gwyneth & family - thank you for teaching me about faith, love and hope. Enjoy your special anniversary and many blessings. With love from South Africa.
Tricia-
Congratulations and Happy Transplantiversary! I have read with awe over the last year and a half about your amazing story and am continuously reminded that God is good and miracles do happen...you're living proof! What's kept me coming back is the amazing love that you, Nathan and Gwyneth have. It is truly something amazing. Celebrate and know that all over the world others are celebrating with you!
God bless you always,
Gen in Michigan
Tricia : Happy Transplantiversary. You are a miracle. Your story, told by Nate, has inspired me to become a better person and has brought me closer to God. I am so glad that he worked this miracle in your life. I know that it's been a tough road - but I hope the next part will be much smoother. Enjoy your day and time with your beautiful daughter and husband.
We continue to pray for your complete health.
With love
Tricia (other) and family
Northern Virginia
xoxoxoxo
Tricia,
Happy Transplantiversary! May God bless you with many MANY more years to celebrate with your new lungs. We will be there in spirit celebrating with you tonight!
Love,
Sophia, Steve and Ryan :)
Congratulations from Newalla, OKlahoma! I have been so blessed by your story, your courage, your faith and your humility! You seem to be such an awesome testament to our Lord's love and grace... thank you for sharing! And CONGRATULATIONS on your first ANNIVERSARY of new life... breath deeply and ENJOY it!
In Christian Love,
Michelle Wallace
Hey Tric!
Happy 1 year Transplantiversary!
This past year has been full of events for the Kirschner/Lawrenson family. We are so glad things are going well, and Joe couldn't be happier to see "his sister" with new lungs. It is awesome to see what God has done and how he has answered so many prayers. You are such a strong women and it gives us encouragement in our own lives every day. This past year has been a reminder of how great God is!
Joe and I really wish we could be there for your big party, but with him only being back to work for a week and half he couldn't take off. BUT it was great to see you a few weeks ago for Gwyneth's birthday.
Lots of love and prayers,
Joe and Carolyn K.
Praise the Lord for the miracles He's made possible in your life, Tricia. I remember waking in the middle of the night and checking the blog for an update last year at this time. I had lots of people praying along with me that night. Thanks again to you and Nate for sharing your story with strangers and proclaiming the glory of God with it.
Enjoy your celebration!!
Elly in St. Louis
Tricia- I was alerted to Nate's blog 15 months a ago. Since that time I have used your story to bring me closer to God whom I was accustomed to just "going through the motions" with. I wish you all the love in the world on this very special day and more importantly Thank YOU for sharing your story through Nate and Gwynth and helping me be reconnected with My Lord and Savior.
Tricia,
Happy Transplantiversary! Thank you for sharing this small bit of your earthly journey with us. What a blessing it has been to watch God at work in you and your family.
My faith has been strengthened by watching you and Nate cling to God in times that are tougher than most of us have ever seen. I have been inspired by your strength and determination. God has equipped you for the road He chose for you!
May the coming year bring many blessings, fewer health challenges and much joy!
Dawn in KY
Eph 3:20-21
Oh Happy Day!
One year down - and I pray many more years to come!
I've prayed many times over for you, Nathana and your precious Gwyneth. And my prayers will continue.
Happy Transplantiversary! Celebrating with you and praying for your donor's family.
Blessings,
Julie D. (FL)
Happy Transplantiversay!! I have love followin you and your family on this journey!! I hope your next year is truly wonderful!! Enjoy!!
Tricia-Happy Transplantiversary! What an awesome God we serve. Thank you for sharing your story with us. I pray the year ahead is full of health and happiness for you and your beautiful family. God bless you Tricia. Natalie in NW Indiana
Tricia,
I almost hesitate to leave a comment, because it seems overwheling to put into words, the difference between today and a year ago today. Seeing you in the choir Wednesday night was indescribable joy to me, and I can only imagine how it affected Nathan, Agnes, Don, Rick and Gail. I love you, and am so very happy to have you in my life.
Roxanne
Praise God for a year of Life! I thank God for each day and treasure each moment more because I have 'met' you through the blog world. thank you for your upbeat spirit and never ending trust in our good God!! Thanks for letting us in on your life. You are loved.
Julie, Washougal, WA
Happy Transplantiversary!! i just want to day it has been a privledge to be able to pray for you and your beautiful family. thank you both for sharing your life with us!
blessings ~
Tricia-Happy Transplantiversary! God has blessed you with so much, and has always been by your side. I wish you many, many, many more transplantiversary's. Blessings,
Cindy & Reilly
Tricia,
You and your family have been such an inspiration to so many people. You have taught me so many lessons: patience, grace, love, strength...the list goes on and on. You're an amazing woman who has many years ahead of you. Thank you to you and your husband for allowing us to see a little part of your lives. I will continue to pray for your beautiful family and can't wait to see what God has in store for you!
Tricia ~ HAPPY TRANSPLANTIVERSARY! You are a beautiful gift from God and your story is so inspiring! I have had what seemed like endless trials in my life and often found myself asking why - then I began to follow your journey. It didn't take long for me to see that we have no control over what we are delt in this life only how we handle it. You have handled each step of this journey with such grace and you are such an inspiration not only to other CFers but also to so many of us facing very different trials! Your baby is beautiful - the story behind her existance is amazing and wonderful and God has chosen you and your family to shocase is mighty power - because he knew that you were the perfect vessel to reach others! You have touched my life and changed me in so many ways! I am so so happy to celebrate this day with even from afar! CONGRATULATIONS! I will continue to pray for you and your family!
God Bless you,
~Erin
Lincolnton, NC
Dear Tricia, HAPPY TRANSPLANTIVERSARY!!! I remember the tears of joy I cried when Nate posted that you were getting new lungs! I am so thankful for you and your sweet family. It is such a blessing to have the hand of God shown in such tangible ways!!!! Many blessings to you as you breathe deeply! Love and Blessings to you, Nate and precious Gwyneth, Jen in al
Tricia,
I remember the first time that I prayed for you. You were going into surgery to get put on the vent (I think that was it) and, in turn, Gwyneth was delivered.
In the weeks that followed, my heart was so burdened for you. Knowing that your sweet baby was just a few floors away, yet you were unable to actually "see" her made me realize just how blessed I was to see, touch and hug my kids everyday. Your first face-to-face visit with Gwyneth brought tears to my eyes.
Then, as you entered the OR for your transplant surgery, my friend and I prayed, over the phone, me with my hands on your picture (right on the computer screen) for God to bring you through so that you could spend many more years watching your daughter grow.
Through your story, God has blessed me beyond belief. Thank you for letting me take part, for letting us all journey with you.
Happy Transplantiversary, Tricia!
Fondly,
Jessica
Happy Transplantiversary.... I hope you have a great party and many more Transplantiversary's to come.....
Tricia,
Happy Anniversary to your beautfiul lungs. God's story through you has inspired many people. Thank you for sharing it with us all. Looking forward to many more Transplantiversaries!
Estelle from BC, Canada
Tricia; I am a grandmother and have prayed for you;Nate and Gwyneth;s many times.Thank you for sharing your journey with so many people. May God continue to bless each of you. Continued Blessings from Ann in Greer South Carolina.
Tricia: Happy Transplantiversary!! What a great idea Nate had to have a party. Wish I lived closer (in California) so I could come meet you all and party with you. Even though I don't know your family, I have come to love you all and pray for you. Continuing to pray for your good health. God Bless You All.
Hugs and lots of love,
Susan in Redwood City, CA
Happy happy happy Transplantiversary!!! I am so absolutely in awe of your perserverance! God has so much planned for you!
Trish, congratulations!! And I love the new hair do - so cute and sassy!
Tricia, Happy Transplantiversary! I have followed your story since hours after Gwyneth was born. Your family is a true inspiration to us all. Know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers daily, as is the family and donor that gave you this wonderful gift.
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