I may write more about my experience in the hospital, I know it will come up. But, my mind isn’t there at this moment.

When you give in, the things you want least can become the exact thing you need.

I am reprinting. I wrote a lot about CF, my personal experience with CF years ago. I put the project to the side mostly because it was daunting. It was how I shook hands with my nemesis. How I could befriend something that will more than likely kill me. How it took 20 years to stop running and start being. How I overcame arthritis by committing to life. People still aren’t sure how can one overcome a “disease”, but I know it can be done if you listen.

It always falls back on words. The power of words. The imprinting and reprinting in your thoughts, actions, and eventually your reality.

These words are worth reprinting. In my 20s I made a huge effort to change the words in my life; here are some of them, in no particular order:

accept- to receive; to consider or hold as true.

strength – the quality and state of being strong; physical power and energy.

health – the state of being free from illness or injury.

nurture- to nourish; feed. to educate; train.

pro-active- controlling a situation by causing something to happen rather than waiting to respond to it after it happens.

let go- allow to escape, set free; allow it to stand or be accepted.

live- to be alive.

peace- the absence of war.

And some current personal ones from all the wonderful people
that surround me –

“You are a tough cookie; you’ll bounce right back.”

“You are in unbelievable shape and you take great care of yourself; you will get through this and bounce right back.”

“Wanted to let you know that I was thinking of you.”

“Wish I was there with you!!!!”

“You are a Bentley.”

“You got this.”

“I need my buddy 100 percent!!!!”

“I will miss you but I need you better.”

“I know you are a fighter! Luv-U! Let my angels surround you.”

“Sweet dreams my friend . . .a lot of people care about you!!! And I am one of them!”

And thank you to countless people checking in on me, asking how I am feeling, loving me, and cheering me on. . . Things like these are always a group effort. Much love xo