It is this time of year that reminds us how important it is to make sure people you love and care about know it.
I was shown this today. My mom, my aunt Esther and my friend, Andrea spent 5 hours selling homemade scarfs and jewelery to raise money for my double lung transplant. I really wanted to be there to show them how much I appreciate all they do but with the fundraiser tomorrow I need to make sure I don't over do.
I hope that all in my life know how important they are to me. I don't often say those words but I hope I show it through my actions. I try to be the best wife, daughter, sister, cousin, friend and co-worker possible.
A lot of people have shown their love and support for me during these trying times and I want everyone to know it does not go unnoticed by either myself or Brian.
I have been blessed by so many people in my life. The list is way too long to list. I am reminded everyday of someone that has made a difference in my life, whether is a telephone call from a best friend, an email message from a grade school teacher or a facebook message from a long lost friend.
I have a special place in my heart for all that I have crossed paths with in my life.
I love you!
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
Posts
1 comment:
Hey Beautiful Girl...
This is a beautiful post... And, I understand exactly what you mean when you want all of these people to know you think about them, even when you can't give each and every one of them a hug or a wink or a call -- I think most of them know...
I've met a lot of CFers thoughout my life, as I'm sure you have... The disease sucks, without question, but so many of us seem to be surrounded by so much love... I'd have to honestly say that if I were given the chance to start all over again, with or without the CF, I would take the CF and hope that the love and care from the folks around us still came with it... I've had amazing family and friends -- sounds like you have too, Steph...
Steph -- I hope your journey through transplant, and afterwards, is as mind-blowing as mine has been... It's been over eight and a half years for me, and I still think about this every single day... Breathing with "real" lungs blows my freakin' mind... I hope your experience is identical... After living so long with this disease, you so deserve better -- and so do the people who surround you and love you... They deserve the chance to rejoice in your gift...
I learned about the girl who saved my life a few years after I got her gift... Her name was Kari and she was 17... She was healthy as a horse, and organ donation was her idea... I think of her throughout the day, every day -- I can see her smile when I close my eyes... I know there will someday soon be a precious person, and beautiful family in your life who you may never know of -- but they will reach out and save your life... And I know you'll value their gift and if they ever know you, they'll be proud of the life they've saved...
You hang in there, buckaroo... I hope your journey is more magnificent than mine...
Love,
Steve
Steve Ferkau
Chicago, IL
www.ClimbingForKari.org
www.ReviveHope.com
Post a Comment