The Joys of having CF

The Joys of having CF

Tuesday, February 10, 2015

A Good Day

Today was the day. The day for my big doctors appointment. 
First to start the day right, the lady got my IV for annual studies in on the first try which never happens! 

The initial blood draws...

Then to basically sum everything up short and sweet, God answered my prayers and my PFT's went from 85% last time, to 92%!!! There still not my best but they are MUCH better. Then I got the results of my annual studies and all my results are normal, and I'm not really even borderline diabetic, it's close but not quite, and lastly my chest X-Ray looked good, but there's a spot on my left lobe I've had for literally 3-4 years and my doctor wants to figure out what it actually is so at my next appointment I'm going to have a CT scan to see if we can't figure out what this weird spot is. 
But, all in all it was a GREAT appointment, the day was good, even though it was bad weather on our way home. After a good appointment nothing else really matters, and I really don't even have a bruise: 
Today just went to show that if I truly believe, and leave everything in God's hands...everything will turn out fine. I am truly so thankful for the outcome of today, and it just reassures me that in the end everything will turn out okay. 

~God Bless

Monday, February 9, 2015

As I Sit Here...

As I sit here tonight, in the light of the hotel room, watching Full House and drinking a coffee chiller, the night before my long doctor's appointment tomorrow, I'm reflecting on the last two months. 
Just two months ago I had thee worst PFT's of my life. Still considered good but not to MY standards. Tonight the thoughts in my mind keep replaying; have I done what I needed to improve them? Am I doing ALL that I know I am capable of? 
Before I put my head to the pillow tonight my final prayer will be for God to help me have improved lung function. I hope tomorrow my prayer is answered. 
I also have my annual studies tomorrow which included the 2 or 3 hour glucose tolerance test, X-Ray, PFT's and the doctor visit. I also pray that my border line diabetes has stayed borderline, and that all my functions and levels are good. 
As I get older each appointment becomes a little more difficult, but I know that with God's help everything will be ok and I WILL live a very long, healthy life.  
I will write later with an update. 

~God Bless