Nicholas has a great friend named Monica. She is 17 years old and she has cystic fibrosis. We have known their family ever since Nicholas was diagnosed. Her parents were a great support to us at that time and we have kept in touch over the years. When Nick was in the hospital in June, Monica was as well. That was the first time in all these years that they have spent any length of time in the hospital at the same time. They instantly became great friends. She has been admitted again this go round.
I have a MySpace and Monica is listed as one of my friends so we can communicate even we Nick is not in the hospital. There is a place for journal entries, blog entries, etc. A couple of days ago, Monica posted a message about how she feels about her condition, her faith, and her relationship with Christ, hoping that others could get a glimpse of what she and Nicholas live with every day. It really touched my heart. It is an awesome testimony. She gave me permission to share it and I wanted to put it up for everyone to read.
No one will ever understand how we feel. No one will ever know what we go through each day of our lives. We don’t want your sympathy, we don’t need any special treatment from anyone. We are tough because we have grown up only knowing to live this way. Cystic Fibrosis has made us who we are today, we have more respect for ourselves then anyone ever will. It has taught us to be strong! If you give up…it’s over…but that’s not what were about. We are about persevering and making it through each day. I’m not saying that we don’t ever get down, or that our hearts are never heavy. Because you would be surprised how much we think about our disease each and every day. It’s not that we feel bad for us though, we feel guilty. We feel bad that our parents have to pay so much money for our medications, and treatments. We feel like we hold our families back, and our friends as well. At the end of day, all I ever want to do is say I’m truly sorry. And I’m sure my friend Nick Griffin feels the same way.
No, we could not help being born with Cystic Fibrosis and we do get down or worried at times…but I have never wished that I was born any different. God gave me CF because he knew I could handle it, he knew I would keep faith throughout my life. Not only would I be strong for myself, but I would be strong for God, and for my family. There is a reason for everything…don’t you think? If not, well then that is your own opinion. But I know in my heart that I can help people in tough times and trials in their life.
I hate hearing people complain about drama, and boy/girl problems, or any kind of high school crap there possibly is. You should be glad and feel blessed that you were born HEALTHY! God gives you healthy lungs and what teenagers do…they smoke…killing their lungs more and more each day. Just think about it….healthy lungs…and you ruin them. When some people (me and nick) are born with crappy lungs and we would give ANYTHING to have healthy lungs…and you better believe that we wouldn’t be stupid enough to smoke.
And for the teenagers who complain about their “love life” or any kind of teen drama. GET OVER IT! If I have to hear about suicide because of someone having a “broken hear”…I will scream! You have so much to live for, you could be such a good influence on people, and you’re over there worrying about a high school relationship…come on…get a life.
How about instead of spending your time feeling sorry for yourself you actually do something to help people. Something that will be remembered in life. Pick up a bible, read it, learn about God, get to know Him. Because trust me….without my Lord Jesus Christ…I would not be here now, I would not be able to get through each day, and I would not have anything to live for. I live for God, and I know He is my personal Savior! Jesus Christ died on the cross for me….and you as well. He is there for you always, you think you are done with life, and you think that giving up is the answer…think again! God is the answer! You just have to believe with all your heart!
Psalm 30:2
O Lord my God, I called to you for help and you healed me.People who say…”well then why aren’t you healed yet, there must not really be a God if he isn’t going to answer your prayer right away.” …If you are someone who says that…just listen to me right now….There is a reason for everything, there is a reason God wanted me to be born with CF. Each and every day that I live with Cystic Fibrosis I grow stronger in my faith. I’m never going to give up on God and I know for a fact He would NEVER give up on me. My God is always giving me strength, during my toughest times and all the time. I know God is right by my side during this fight, He will never stray, nor will I.
God is good all the time,
All the time God is good.=] thanks to all if you truly read this, and let it sink in some.
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