The Joys of having CF

The Joys of having CF

Saturday, November 7, 2015

21 Days...Day 16

Hospitals will become family. 

Being diagnosed with CF at 4 months old and spending almost my whole childhood in the hospital, early on I learned respect for everyone involved in my health. From doctors, to nurses, to phlebotomists, X-Ray technicians, social workers, child life volunteers...you name them I learned respect for them. It made me grow up faster. Made me really realize what life was/is and to not take it for granted. It taught me that family is important...and during sometimes I would see those wonderful people in the hospital more than my family, and they became my family. 
To me, family just isn't who you're related to by blood. It's those who are there for you, care for you when others are far away, or can't. 
Having CF I've learned to cherish my family, and cherish every moment with them, because years ago it wasn't always the case...and in those instances the hospital then became my family, and it's blended well, I have so many people who have/do care for me. I have one BIG family, that I love dearly. 
Thank you CF for my extra family, and the extra life lessons along the way. 

~God Bless 

21 Days...Day 15

Day 15 is a little late; but my life lesson today is: 

Make Memories

I know I talk about it on my blog a lot, but it's true. I think that's part of the reason I love to travel, which I have my parents to thank for that. My dads famous saying has always been, "you will never remember that item or toy you once wanted, but you will remember the trips we took, and you'll always have that memory". And you know what...he's 110% right(more on that in the next few days as well". Now I'm not saying take big extravagant trips, it may just be a little day trip, or a road trip, but if memories were made...it priceless. 

3 of my favorite pictures from 2 favorite memories. 

~God Bless