Life — it’s what matters
In a hospital –
Duke in North Carolina –
Tricia recovers.
Double-lung transplant
Wednesday night/Thursday morning.
Surgery success!
Cystic fibrosis
is no longer in her lungs:
a new lease on life.
Meet her husband Nate,
always by her side, pure love.
We all love him, too.
Miracle Gwyneth,
more than fifteen weeks early:
beyond doing well.
The road is still long,
But Mom’s come far already,
God’s hand in plain view.
Please offer up prayer.
All prayers and thoughts so helpful
on this long journey.
She could reject lungs,
but as some commenters said,
she will be home soon.
Nags Head or heaven –
One earthly, one with her God.
But home she will be.
We all pray for years
to watch Gwyneth become big,
to know her mommy.
We want years for Nate.
“Til death do us part” will come
too soon in best case.
This story moves me,
makes my “hardships” seem so small.
Perspective is good.
Life — it’s what matters.
Never take it for granted.
I will try not to.
Please visit their blog.
I promise you’ll be moved, too,
and forever changed.
21 Responses to “Life — it’s what matters”
By transplanting me on Apr 4, 2008
i have been lurking at nate’s blog for a while, have now managed to read the whole thing. it is very inspiring and i too pray that nate and tricia get the extra time together to enjoy gwyneth!
transplanting me’s last blog post..haiku friday - speakin’ it
Tricia’s doing so well, isn’t she. It is amazing…
By Anglophile Football Fanatic on Apr 4, 2008
How inspirational! When you read things like this, you realize how little the little things are.
Anglophile Football Fanatic’s last blog post..HF: Death to the Peacock
Yeah, I’ve really been trying not to let the little stuff get to me. It’s not easy, but so much of what bothers me really isn’t important. At all…
By Secret Agent Mama on Apr 4, 2008
Absolutely moved. Wow. Just Wow.
Definitely “wow”-worthy, this…
By lceel on Apr 4, 2008
What Mishi said. Wow.
What I said to Mishi. ;)
By storyteller on Apr 4, 2008
Thanks for sharing this
inspirational Haiku.
I shall visit soon
and remember each
one in daily prayer … amazed
by God’s grace again.
Hugs and blessings,
Have you had a chance to visit their site? Tricia’s doing really well!
By Laura on Apr 4, 2008
Isn’t it AMAZING??
Completely!
By Maggie on Apr 4, 2008
Beautiful haiku, and tears are officially streaming down my cheeks. Wow.
Maggie’s last blog post..Thursday Thirteen 4/3/08
Thanks for the haiku compliment. Their story is amazing!
By MG on Apr 4, 2008
Wow, this sounds like promising news. What a powerful ku. Best wishes!
Tricia is doing well! :)
By Jennifer on Apr 4, 2008
What a beautiful ode to that family!
Jennifer’s last blog post..The View From Here
Thank you, Jennifer!
By Mama DB on Apr 4, 2008
I’ve been following Nate’s blog for a while and was so relieved to hear Tricia made it through the surgery. Now the hard part, recovery.
Wonderful haiku! Happy Friday.
Danielle
And Tricia’s doing well, so the good news continues.
By Sandy (Momisodes) on Apr 4, 2008
I agree with you on how they put your own issues into perspective. I hope Tricia has far less bumps in the road that lies ahead now.
Sandy (Momisodes)’s last blog post..Short
Thanks, Sandy. Tricia continues to do well…
By ellen b on Apr 4, 2008
Praise God the surgery was a success. I am so happy to hear it. Praying her recovery all goes well…
ellen b’s last blog post..Photo Hunters ~ Glass
Thanks for the prayers, Ellen. Tricia continues to do well.
By AtomiK Kitten on Apr 4, 2008
What a beautiful haiku (and reason for a haiku). I will keep the aboves in my prayers.
Thank you, AK. Tricia is doing well. Keep praying, though.
By Joyce T. on Apr 4, 2008
That was a great haiku series.
Yes, I hope Tricia has a good recovery, and that little Gwyneth continues to grow and prosper. :)
Joyce T.’s last blog post..Rainy Days Haikus
Thanks, Joyce! Gwyneth hit 2 pounds, 12 ounces. She’s doubled her birth weight!
By Sarcastic Mom on Apr 5, 2008
Amazing job. Truly wonderful haiku series that captures their story.
Sarcastic Mom’s last blog post..I like to kill 2 birds with one stone.
Thanks so much, Lotus! :)
By Sarah in Disturbia on Apr 5, 2008
amazing haiku, amazing story, I will visit their blog. thank you.
Sarah in Disturbia’s last blog post..Haiku Friday
Thank you! Have you had a chance to visit their blog yet? Tricia and Gwyneth are both doing well.
By Tumblewords on Apr 5, 2008
Blessings for you all! Lovely haiku words with inspiration!
Thanks so much! Tricia is doing well. :)
By Gift of Green on Apr 5, 2008
Incredible!
That it is!
By Heather (Blessedw4mom) on Apr 5, 2008
Wonderful!!!! What a great idea to haiku about Tricia and Gwyn!!! I’ve followed thier site since Jan. Isn’t God wonderful!
Heather (Blessedw4mom)’s last blog post..Posting about Anna - also my 100th post
God. Totally. Rocks!
That haiku was definitely a God-inspired thing, too.
By milepost13 on Apr 17, 2008
Thank you!
Nate (CFHusband)