What a day, what a life.

(Angie and Sophie, John and Scarlett, and Martin - today)



(Scarlett and I, today at John and Angies)

Today was one of the best days that I can ever remember having. I remember the dreary winters I used to have. Filled with flu, and being cooped up in the house, sick for the past few winters. Oh how things have changed. Even with this pain I am still having in my leg, I have to say this winter is proving to be better than any I can remember.

Martin and I took Scarlett to visit his parents at their new condo. We had not seen it yet (since they just moved in) and wanted to see it, and them. Scarlett loved visiting, and we just enjoyed how much she has grown and how much she loves peoples company. After that, we went to visit Angie, John and Sophie. Which was amazing. The two girls getting to see each other again - it's been a while!! It was such a nice visit.

Today, in many ways was a dream come true for me. I have always wondered what it would feel like to go out on a beautiful day with my husband and baby (like so many people do, without a thought that it just might be an amazing thing!!). Well it was better than I expected it to be. I cannot believe this is my life now. That these dreams are coming true. That I have boundless energy to do the things that I am doing, that I can do my hair, put on some make-up, and look more like myself again, that I can carry my baby, that I can spend time with her and she can get to know me. It's all like a dream. I am very much aware of what tx is and can be. This is why days like today I relish in. Who knows what tomorrow will bring. I never count on it to be anything like today, but if it is, I will just relish again.

Today, more than ever, more than I have to this point, I feel truly lucky, grateful, and happy. All I need is my health, my baby, my husband, and my family and friends. Today I also know that the battle continues for so many tx patients out there. I think of these people often. They inspire me to live better, and I pray and think of my fellow conrads out there. The battle goes on, and I know the suffering and the pain do too. Hang tight. Your lungs, your freedom, is coming. Just hang on.

(John holding his goddaughter - today)

Today I especially think of Eva Markvoort, the 25 year old young lady from http://www.65redroseslivejournal.com/ that is presently battling for her life. On Thursday, Eva posted a very upsetting video of her and her family, sharing with the world that she is passing away. I don't know enough about this story to say any more. I just know how close I was to losing my life, I know what I felt and what I went through along with all those that are in my life. In knowing that, I feel endless sadness that CF takes so many young amazing lives, in the terrible way in which it does. I will pray tonight for Eva and her family. Tomorrow I will live my day to the fullest. We should all live life well, in prayer for her.