The best people in the world!

The last couple of months have been hard for everyone, not just me. I see the stress that all this has on the people that I love and those that love me. It's hard. But once again, we are one hell of a family! I don't know what kind of sister or daughter or wife I am, but I can certainly say that they can all write a manual on how be to an incredible husband, mother, father, brother or friend.

For a man that has never dealt with anything like this, Martin is such a pro. It has taken us a little bit to get to this point, but Martin and I are happier than ever. We enjoy spending time with each other, even when I am in the hospital. We have had hard times in the past, but with everything that we've had to deal with, it was only natural that it would take us some time to get to this point. Our dedication to each other is unmatched. Our dedication to our little girl on the way, had made us closer, and more certain that the life that we have is better that we have each other in it. It would have been nice not to have CF as a part of it, yes, but we have dealt with the anger that comes with it. We have dealt with the fact that certain things will not be as we imagined. We have also dealt with the fact that apart from anything else, we have found what matters in life. This is one of the reasons why we are so lucky. Martin is what a real man is and should be. I never expected for our life to be so complete, even with so much obviously lost.

I don't have the words to explain my mom and dad. Their dedication to me and Martin and our little girl is beyond words. With their help we will make all our dreams come true. We will welcome our little bunny into this world in July. We will also not allow the failure of my lungs to get us down, and we will see the day when I will walk out of TGH with a brand new set of lungs. Without my family none of it would be possible.

I would really like to reach out now and say thank you to everyone out there who has reached out to me during the last few weeks and months. The friends that I have are such an important part of my staying positive and focused. My brothers girlfriend (that I call my sister in law, since she is family) has become a good friend of mine and has been so dedicated to me that I cannot describe how thankful I am. Everyone has work and kids, and busy busy lives, but for those that make time and give some of their strength to me, I have such admiration for. I have always tried to make time for others, no matter how busy I was, and now I realize more than ever how important that is. Today a good friend visited me, she's got 4 kids, and made sure that I knew that no matter what, she would be there for me. That gesture is what life is about I think. People remembering that life is about the people that make up your life....about love and friendship. I get text messages from many people every day. I get cards, and notes. I get messages on facebook. There is one friend that texts me every day. She lets me know that she's thinking of me. It makes me stronger, and makes me fight when I don't want to any more. I also have a very special CF friend, that I have never met, and never will (her and I both share a belief that is very important to the both of us, about infection control amongst people with CF) that reminds me everyday that she understands what the war against CF is all about. She keeps me strong and cheers me up. Love you R!!!

Thanks everyone! I love you guys!!