Breathing in the Unexpected: A Story of Courage, Faith, and the Miracle of New Lungs

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Lana Lamkin

Lana is an author, speaker, trauma-informed life coach, and certified nutrition coach. She's also a believer, wife, and mother. At the age of 50, she was in peak physical condition, owned a gym, and worked as a personal training and nutrition coach. In April 2020, Lana began a battle for her life against two rare autoimmune diseases she was unaware she had. This battle led to an unexpected double lung transplant on May 25, 2020.
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She writes and speaks about discovering purpose and how to live life to its fullest. She encourages those who feel lost or defeated to renew and rebuild their self-worth by strengthening their spiritual, mental, and physical health so they can rediscover their value and purpose and fully experience life. She inspires people to embrace the challenges they will face throughout their lives and still remain faithful in their journey.
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Lana is the founder of The Closet Ministry, an alumna of the Make-A-Wish® Wish Society, and a former professional photographer.