As I walked from my car into Roosevelt Coffeehouse, I briefly wondered how I would be able to find Nancy until I noticed the only other person sporting an N95 mask. When you receive a lung transplant, you are on medication and treatment plans that significantly decrease your ability to fight off germs and viruses…

Since meeting Craig on May 14th, I’ve added more than a dozen new restaurants to my list around central Ohio (including Ramsey’s Pizza in Marysville with its sausage-crust pizza) and collected half a dozen inspirational quotes from our messages. Some are heartfelt, like, “I admire people who choose to shine even after all the storms…

Nancy Mapes will celebrate her second “lungaversary” in July 2026, marking two years since the life-saving double lung transplant that transformed her life. More than just a milestone, it reflects Nancy’s optimism and determination that have made her an inspiration for people navigating their own transplant journey. Nancy and I chatted about her transplant story…