My friend has a daughter with Cystic Fibrosis. She turns 11 this week.
Whenever I start stressing about a cold or a fever or a virus that one of my kids comes down with — I try to think of my friend and her daughter, Therese.
Therese was diagnosed when she was 3 months old. This past year, she’s been hospitalized several times because of fluid in her lungs, and she’s struggled with pain in her legs that can make it hard to walk. It’s probably been one of her worst years, and yet Therese is one of the most smiley, chatty, helpful kids I know.
Last weekend, my family joined Therese and her family (she’s one of five) on a walk for Cystic Fibrosis. We hope there’s a cure soon so that Therese can live many more happy and healthy years.
Happy Birthday Therese.