It Packs A PUNCH

Mike got home on Wednesday. He stopped and did some shopping with Missy on the way. He was pretty tired when he got home. We all helped him get his bags up the stairs. Those stairs. . .

He did PFTs on Tuesday. FEV1 was 40%. We are so thankful his numbers have come up. It is hard to swallow that this is his new best. 10% difference is making a big impact on the quality of his life. Mike's spirits are better. He is such a blessing. He is so thankful to be out of the hospital. I know he continues to make the best of his situation. He and Missy went out tonight. He is looking forward to Thanksgiving with his father's family. He is going to Uncle Scotts and hoping he and Uncle Bob will help him with his guitar. Such strength and perseverance. I remain totally inspired by his attitude.

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The results of his test really packed a punch. It is hard to be happy. I am so thankful he got better than he was. I am still praying he will come back up to at least 50%. I remember February when I wondered if he would ever see 40% again. The dips are hard to take. Of course he wants his health back. One of the difficult things for CF patients is that they have to work just as hard if not harder to maintain a lower level of health as the disease progresses.

Let's put it this way. If you had to work just as hard at your job as you do now, or harder and they cut your pay in half - would you be happy? Now in an economy like this, you may still be thankful you have a job and some money to help towards your support but it would probably be difficult to get to happy.

We are content.
We are blessed.
Mike will persevere.
My heart is a little heavy.
God will pick me up - - - he comforts me.

Thanks for reading. Thank you for your support.

Katie did a fund raiser to help raise money for CF. It was in the newspaper. I will try and find a link and post it here. Last night she helped in a benefit called Climb for a Cure. Firefighters and policemen climbed flights of stairs to raise money for CF. God bless you all. Thank you for helping us fight. These men and women raised $60,000. Thanks too for all the volunteers who helped put this event together. We are thankful for each and every one of you.

Love, love, love. Blessings to you.