I thought I would take the time to be thankful for what I have, but also to pray for those who have it far worse than we do.
I am thankful for "healthy" lungs. Although I am still a bit sick with a bad LF due to the operation and anaesthetics, my lungs could have been far worse!
I am thankful for exercise: I am happy that I am able to exercise, and I want to remind myself that there are tons of other CFs and people out there who wish they could exercise as well.
I am thankful for our farm: Since the operation I have been staying on our farm with my brother. The clean air really makes a huge difference!
I am thankful for prayers: If you have read my previous posts, you will know that I was very dependant (and still am) on others prayers. This brings me to the actual reason for writing this post today...
Now... I am someone who always try to say thanks for what I have, whether it is materialistic or just my health and family. Sometimes I think one should say thank you more than one should ask. I also pray for the sick - in general.
But the people who I always specifically pray for, by name, are my fellow CF sufferers. Therefore I decided today that I want to create a new tab on my blog with a list of names of CFs who really need our prayers. And I want to start off with Vanessa Neveling:
Vanessa Neveling is also a fellow Cyster. At the moment it is not going too well with her. She has been in and out of hospital for the past 4 months and is on antibiotics constantly. Her life consists of receiving physio 3x per day, and doing nebs every 6 hours and saline every 4 hours.
Yesterday she received some pretty bad news, which is that she should now be on oxygen constantly. She was in tears.
I can only imagine how she must feel. And I think it is our duty, as fellow CFs, to pray for our Cysters in need. Vanessa could really use as many prayers as possible.
I just put myself in her shoes: If I imagine going to my doctor and she says that I should be taking oxygen for the rest of my life, permanently.... I have no words.
Therefore I would like to ask the readers that, if comfortable, to say a little prayer for Vanessa, and to also keep other CFs in their thoughts as well. I have experienced first hand how powerful prayer really is.
Spread the Love...
If you would like to add a fellow CF to my list of prayers, please use the contact-me form or the comment section below. Please provide as much detail as you feel comfortable with. It is always good to know what to pray for. ♥♥
(optional): You are welcome to send a facebook link, twitter link, instagram link, google+, or any other link where the readers may contact the person. A photo is welcome as well.
Please note that you should have this person's permission to post a contact link or photo, as not everyone feels comfortable to expose themselves so openly.
Remember to Breathe and Believe
xXx
Nina
