The Signs

Leading up to the call and surgery, my family, friends and I had noticed quite a few signs of things to come. I have always believed that the right lungs would come at the right time. I think all of the signs are pretty cool and I want to note them before I forget.

1. The Bracelet
Already explained in a past post, my favorite nurse had given me the bracelet off his own wrist. The bracelet absorbs the bad karma so only good karma reaches you. This was two weeks before the call during my last hospitalization.

2. Week in Edmonton
I had just had the best week all year. I was up in Edmonton with my husband and my sister-in-law, nephews and niece came up to take me places. I had so much fun and it renewed my spirit. It was so special to have that time with those I love.

3. I Am Ready
During that awesome visit with my sister-in-law, I finally admitted that I was ready for the call. I felt like I had put in my time with my end-stage CF and the quality of life that I could tolerate was slipping away. I needed things to change.

4. Full Workout Routine
During the last two weeks since my discharge, I felt good enough to build back up to my full workout routine. During that week in Edmonton I diligently went to the awesome hotel gym and went hard. It was worth every last lunge to get in good shape for surgery!

5. The Facebook Post
My husband had updated his status to read:

Blair is tired, bored of working so much and hopes that next week brings good things!
July 17 at 11:46pm

I was wheeled out of surgery exactly one week after this post, almost to the minute.

6. The Twins
My husband and I met 11 years ago at a house party hosted by two twins. He worked with one twin and I worked with the other. One night, we both ended up at their party and totally hit it off. Over time, we drifted apart from these girls but recently reconnected on facebook. July 25th was their 30th birthday.

7. Rainbows
I thought a rainbow would be my sign, and my best friend and I were just emailing each other about rainbows we had been seeing during my week stay in Edmonton. I happened to catch one, although it wasn't very impressive- not my sign. On the morning of my call, my sister-in-law saw a beautiful rainbow as she drove to Edmonton. That was my rainbow!

8. Famous Last Words
During dinner the night of the call, my husband said that he needed until Tuesday to get things organized at work. I couldn't believe he said that. I remember thinking, oh boy, don't make a big deal out of it...

9. Air Ambulance
Despite all of the time we had been spending in Edmonton, I had a feeling that I'd go by plane.

10. The Psalm
The morning of my call, my best friend was singing the psalm at church. It was all about faith and waiting for things to come and my friend thought of me the entire time she sang. By the time she got home from church, there was a message from me saying that I had gotten the call and was in Edmonton.

11. The Eagle
When my husband's Aunt heard news of my call, she was sitting on a patio on Vancouver Island and a bald eagle majestically flew right over top of them. Freedom!

12. 65_Red Roses
The documentary of Eva's lung transplant journey was shown on TV again. I knew it was scheduled for Monday night, but it also ran on Sunday night. I had lots of nurses come in and tell me they had just watched it and admired both Eva and I. I can relate to Eva and her transplant journey in so many ways.

Most Importantly:
I am not one to talk a lot about my relationship with God, but I can see how His plan was meant for me. Everything worked out perfectly. I was surrounded by those I love during my time of need. Somewhere, another family was saying their goodbyes and providing me with the most amazing gift I could ever receive. I am truly blessed.