In this powerful episode, Stuart sits down with Jenny McFarlane, a double lung transplant survivor living with cystic fibrosis (CF), to share her remarkable story of resilience, faith, and purpose. Diagnosed with CF as a baby, Jenny defied the odds for decades before lupus accelerated her lung decline, and she was told she needed a transplant.In this deeply personal and uplifting conversation, Jenny recounts:🌬️ Her life before transplant and the emotional decision to move across states for surgery💔 The fear and hope leading up to “the call” that changed everything💪 The recovery journey — from ventilator tubes to walking freely for the first time🙏 Her gratitude toward her donor and how that gift shaped her spiritual journey💖 How she founded her own lung transplant foundation and podcast to support others🌅 The unforgettable moment she climbed back up that Galveston hill — breathing freely againThis story isn’t just about surviving. It’s about living with purpose, gratitude, and love after being given a second chance.If you’ve ever wondered what life after organ transplant is really like — or if you need inspiration to register as an organ donor — this episode will move you deeply.________________________________________📬 Read our writing → https://haverin.substack.com☕ Buy us a coffee with a Ko-fi tip → https://ko-fi.com/haverin🔗 Listen to Jenny’s Podcast → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pre-to-post-transplant/id1486712428💚 Learn more about Jenny's Foundation → https://www.pretoposttx.com💡 Become an Organ Donor: Donor.GOV🎧 Also available on: YoutTube | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Captivate.fm______________________________________________________📈 3. SEO Keywords / Tagslung transplant storycystic fibrosis survivorJenny lung transplantorgan donation awarenesslife after transplanttransplant journey podcastinspirational survivor storiesCF lung transplant recoveryorgan donor storysecond chance at lifechronic illness resilienceGalveston hill storytransplant foundationfaith after illnesshealing and purpose⏱️ 4. Chapter List (Timestamps for YouTube & Podcast)00:00 – Introduction – Meet Jenny and her story of cystic fibrosis01:40 – Early life and CF diagnosis03:00 – When health began to decline & lupus diagnosis06:00 – Deciding to move for a lung transplant07:40 – The Galveston fireworks moment: “I’m ready for my transplant”10:30 – Getting the call – The unexpected timing13:00 – Facing surgery day fears and waking up after transplant16:00 – Recovery: walking, chest tubes, and small victories18:30 – Life after surgery & gratitude for the donor20:30 – Writing to her donor’s family22:00 – Meeting other transplant stories through her podcast24:00 – Spiritual

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