I Remember When

I remember when I could do a lot of things that I am unable to do now.  Unfortunately, that is only going to get worse as time goes on and my lungs get worse.  It is a major mind trip when you want to do things but your body won’t let you or your mind won’t let you because it knows your body can’t.  If that makes sense. Continue reading

Things I hate/miss

As I was walking the dogs around the block today with my oxygen on my back I got to thinking about all the things I miss being able to do.  With progression of CF, your independence slowly gets taken away.  It is a major mind battle and the depression takes a hit when you think about all the things that are “taken away” from you. Continue reading

Hodgepodge post coming at ya

I was paroled from lock up on Monday the 7th after 12 long days.  It seems that every time I’m on the ride back home from the hospital that I notice all sorts of new things along the way.  This time it was road construction.  The Smokey Mountains are never a new view to me but the drive from the hospital to our house has one of the best views of the mountains and I am always in awe of them.  Never fails, it’s my favorite drive with the best view.  It’s home to me. Continue reading

My rock

I guess I am really in my feelings today so bear with me.  I came across a news article about Rory of “Joey + Rory” the country duo and her battle with cancer.  In that article I found another link and then finally the link to This Life I Live blog.  Tears rolled down my cheeks as I read what he wrote, “So we don’t have forever. We’ve got right now. And that’s enough.” I don’t have a clue why this is hitting me so hard today but it is doing a number on my tear ducts. Continue reading