by Lana Lamkin | Mar 17, 2026 | All Blogs, Faith, Inspiration
Surgery was completed in the early hours of September 17, 2025—my second second chance at life. Surprisingly, it would be the first of eight major surgeries in the 30 days that followed. What brought me to that operating table was four and a half years of battling...
by Lana Lamkin | Feb 22, 2026 | All Blogs
Friday marked eleven years since my sweet daddy went to be with Jesus. The day itself unfolded quietly, so much so that I almost didn’t notice its significance. It wasn’t until the evening, when I glanced at the date, that I realized the anniversary had slipped by,...
by Lana Lamkin | Dec 21, 2025 | All Blogs, Faith, Inspiration
Some seasons demand more than we expect—they ask us to pause and simply rest. The past several months have been one of those seasons for me—not because of practical challenges or medical complexities, but because of the sheer weight of reality. This wasn’t a struggle...
by Lana Lamkin | Sep 6, 2025 | All Blogs
Recently, in the early morning hours, the Lord gently nudged me awake. He revealed something I hadn’t fully realized: my faith was strong, but my hope was weak. It caught me by surprise. I had been trusting Him with my upcoming transplant, believing He would provide,...
by Lana Lamkin | Aug 10, 2025 | All Blogs, Faith, Inspiration
Recently, I found myself once again Breathing in the Unexpected as I’m facing another pause. Things were progressing toward my second lung transplant, and then, without warning, God pressed pause. I knew in my spirit that this wasn’t a coincidence—it was one of His...