<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Breath. Courage. Grace.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Breath. Courage. Grace.]]></description><link>https://www.breathcouragegrace.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:01:38 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.breathcouragegrace.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[How it all began]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are moments in life when things change, even though you don’t realize it at the time. For me, the beginning didn’t happen with a single diagnosis or a dramatic situation. It began years earlier, in places that looked ordinary from the outside, even to me. It began with the weight of surviving two difficult marriages, carrying burdens that no one could see, and slowly losing pieces of myself while trying to hold it all together. For years, I kept moving forward. I worked diligently,...]]></description><link>https://www.breathcouragegrace.com/post/how-it-all-began</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1f8c41f9e37e2aaa1551ff</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 03:17:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/647f33_628948f89bb941449c154806a36b6f90~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_907,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lori Rendón</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Life After Lung Transplant: Embracing the New Norm]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getting through a lung transplant is like winning a second chance at life. But once the surgery is behind you, the real adventure begins. Adjusting to life with new lungs means learning a new rhythm, new habits, and sometimes a new outlook. I’m here to share what I’ve learned about embracing this new norm. Finding calm in nature after lung transplant Adjusting to Your New Normal After lung transplants, your body and mind need time to catch up with your new lungs. The first few months can feel...]]></description><link>https://www.breathcouragegrace.com/post/life-after-lung-transplant-embracing-the-new-norm</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a189b2cc2da9ec2684a6d09</guid><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 20:12:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/647f33_0261de46641d4d55aa8dc4fe9979ad49~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lori Rendón</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Relationships &#38; Support]]></title><description><![CDATA[When you face a serious lung condition like ILD, COPD, or Pulmonary Fibrosis, your world shifts in ways you never expected. For women who undergo lung transplants, the journey through illness and recovery is not just about physical healing. It also reshapes relationships—sometimes in surprising, challenging, or even beautiful ways. I’ve been there, and I want to share how these experiences can change the people around you and how you connect with them. Who showed up for you in ways you'll...]]></description><link>https://www.breathcouragegrace.com/post/relationships-support</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0f74712b5c18841b942e81</guid><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 00:04:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/647f33_4152b9dc5777477ab881d1c68190352b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lori Rendón</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Purpose]]></title><description><![CDATA[My small token of appreciation to my team at Stanford Medical Lung Transplant center. Hey there! I'm Lori Rendón, and I got a lung transplant on July 10, 2024, at Stanford Medical Center in Palo Alto, California. Before getting checked out by the lung transplant team at Stanford, I was going through a tough assessment with my pulmonologist at Kaiser. During that time, I got invited to a Facebook group for folks waiting for or who have already received new lungs, as well as for caregivers....]]></description><link>https://www.breathcouragegrace.com/post/the-purpose</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0e29679209fbd4f4f2b805</guid><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 22:33:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/647f33_cf5a8d119e024ed48458afce8870b7b0~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lori Rendón</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>