Rounds Inspirational Journeys

Have any of you been wondering this question?  Well, I have been working on a project for the last six months and I finally brought it to completion at the end of last week. Ever since I wrote my Chronic Illness book I have dreamed of having it published by a "real" publisher.  At the time that I wrote it, I was too sick to write a proposal and approach publishers, so I self-published.  I decided earlier this year that it was time to pursue the real thing.  Never realizing how much work it takes to write a proposal, I began the arduous process. In a proposal, you have to show a publisher that your book has sales potential; Scott compared it to writing a business plan.  I had to research books that are similar already on the market, analyze them, and compare them to my own.  I had to research publication options and the markets that would be interested in such a book, etc.  I think the hardest part was writing about the author.  I am not very c...

Hello friends! I am finally getting a chance to update my blog.  It has been a difficult couple of weeks.  As most of you know, I came home from Jackson and got sick.  Well, believe it or not, I am still struggling.  It is another Pseudomonas infection, my 50,000th (or so it feels) of the summer.  I am scheduled to have a bronchoscopy on October 7 (my Birthday, what a great way to celebrate) and hopefully we can get to the bottom of what is going on in my lungs. My aunt also passed away last week, so I drove six hours to Baltimore to be with my cousin for the funeral.  I wouldn't change a thing about that, it was so good to be there and I really felt in my heart that was where I needed to be, but it certainly took a toll on my already weak body. I am trying to get some rest this week, but would really appreciate all of your continued prayers.  My love to you all!!!  Nancy

A new twist on organ donation...   This is fascinating.  At  www.matchingdonors.com  patients can actually search for a living donor and individuals interested in donating organs can find patients in need.  A whole new frontier in organ donation.

Hello!  If you have followed my blog for any length of time, you probably have heard of Cammi.  She is my transplant friend who was waiting for new lungs with me in Pittsburgh.  Over the weekend Cammi celebrated two years since her transplant which is something to truly celebrate. I recently received a message from her husband Lance that I had to share with all of you.  He is doing something amazing to raise money for a very noble cause, the Boomer Esiason Foundation.  This foundation helped me with some of my re-location expenses for transplant and is an incredible support for those of us with CF.  Lance is running the New York City Marathon, a feat I can only imagine, and is running it as a member of Team Boomer.  If you would be willing to sponsor him, I would be greatly appreciative! Here is Lance's message: Dear Friends and Family - On November 6, 2011, I will be running the New York City Marathon. This will be my fifth marathon, but...

The fourth annual  CF CareForward Thriving Student Scholarship contest starts today! From now until Sep. 30, 40 exceptional students with CF will compete for public votes to help them win one of  two  $19,000 scholarships – one for an undergraduate student and one for a graduate student – in honor of the 19 th  year of the scholarship program. These students have been selected to receive a $2,500  CF CareForward Scholarship, based on their academic records, creativity, and ability to serve as role models in their community. Cast your vote! Place your vote for one Thriving Undergraduate Stu­dent and one Thriving Graduate Student: Online at  www.CFCareForwardScholarship.com   By text message at 30364 Via toll-free phone numbers at:1-888-305-9808 (Thriving Undergraduate Student) and 1-888-306-9683 (Thriving Graduate Student) Feel free to post this information on your  blog  as you best see fit. The press release announcing th...