Summary

SummaryI (Josh) battled cystic fibrosis from childhood. In 2019 my lungs crashed to ~18–19% function; breathing felt like drowning. In Austin I was rushed to intermediate critical care, pressed to choose palliative sedation or a lung transplant. We prepared for death—even planned my funeral—yet kept praying. A first transplant call fell through minutes before surgery; later, we received early access to a new CF modulator. Within weeks, attacks eased; by Thanksgiving I fished without oxygen and later returned to work with lung function ~31–34%. Amy and I testify that Jesus sustained us in the darkest moments and turned despair into hope so I can dream of walking our daughter down the aisle. 🙏💨🫁🌊👨‍👩‍👧

This is Part 2 of Josh and Amy Glasscock’s story. We’ll hear how Josh’s cystic fibrosis has worsened and irreparably damaged his lungs. Soon, they’ll be confronted with several life and death decisions. Only God will be able to carry them through the storms ahead.

Listen to Part 1 in Episode #38 “Chronically Sick. Abundantly Alive. – Josh & Amy Glasscock, Part 1”

Make sure to join our Zoom call tomorrow night (Wednesday, April 7, 2021) with Josh and Amy! Details are here.

Show notes and detailed description available here.

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Time Chapters
 
01:32 Recap & episode setup
07:12 What cystic fibrosis does
08:56 2019: breathless collapse
10:58 IMC & palliative vs transplant
14:57 Transplant evaluations begin
16:52 Home logistics & funeral plan
19:34 First transplant call—canceled
23:18 Attacks & bleeding at home
27:29 Early access to new drug
31:05 First weeks: energy returns
36:12 Thanksgiving: fishing w/o O2
39:22 Function up; back to work
41:58 Witness in hospitals
45:14 Counsel for sufferers
49:54 Host wrap & CF stats