My CF sister...

[SandyCheeks]

My heart aches for you. I have 2 daughters who we are waiting to find out if they have CF or not and thinking of them not being able to be as close as they are now breaks my heart. I am sooooo sorry that you have do deal with this, you will be in my prayers.

Sandy

 

[SandyCheeks]

My heart aches for you. I have 2 daughters who we are waiting to find out if they have CF or not and thinking of them not being able to be as close as they are now breaks my heart. I am sooooo sorry that you have do deal with this, you will be in my prayers.

Sandy

 

[SandyCheeks]

My heart aches for you. I have 2 daughters who we are waiting to find out if they have CF or not and thinking of them not being able to be as close as they are now breaks my heart. I am sooooo sorry that you have do deal with this, you will be in my prayers.

Sandy

 

[SandyCheeks]

My heart aches for you. I have 2 daughters who we are waiting to find out if they have CF or not and thinking of them not being able to be as close as they are now breaks my heart. I am sooooo sorry that you have do deal with this, you will be in my prayers.

Sandy

 

[SandyCheeks]

My heart aches for you. I have 2 daughters who we are waiting to find out if they have CF or not and thinking of them not being able to be as close as they are now breaks my heart. I am sooooo sorry that you have do deal with this, you will be in my prayers.
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<br />Sandy

 

[Ratatosk]

Thank you for your posts about this and in the past about your sister and your MRSA. We're currently having issues with my inlaws and some older aunts & uncles with health problems and my MIL is angry about the situation. Got a little sulky with DH the other night when he mentioned our concerns and DS' doctor's concerns with a great aunt who recently cultured MRSA pneumonia. "Do you mean to tell me that we can never, ever go to a family reunion again?" That's not what we were saying, basically my inlaws need to take some precautions when dealing the aunt or with another person who gets frequent skin/bone infections.

Guess it's their way of dealing with it -- getting angry at us instead of the situation, with the unfairness of it all...

 

[Ratatosk]

Thank you for your posts about this and in the past about your sister and your MRSA. We're currently having issues with my inlaws and some older aunts & uncles with health problems and my MIL is angry about the situation. Got a little sulky with DH the other night when he mentioned our concerns and DS' doctor's concerns with a great aunt who recently cultured MRSA pneumonia. "Do you mean to tell me that we can never, ever go to a family reunion again?" That's not what we were saying, basically my inlaws need to take some precautions when dealing the aunt or with another person who gets frequent skin/bone infections.

Guess it's their way of dealing with it -- getting angry at us instead of the situation, with the unfairness of it all...

 

[Ratatosk]

Thank you for your posts about this and in the past about your sister and your MRSA. We're currently having issues with my inlaws and some older aunts & uncles with health problems and my MIL is angry about the situation. Got a little sulky with DH the other night when he mentioned our concerns and DS' doctor's concerns with a great aunt who recently cultured MRSA pneumonia. "Do you mean to tell me that we can never, ever go to a family reunion again?" That's not what we were saying, basically my inlaws need to take some precautions when dealing the aunt or with another person who gets frequent skin/bone infections.

Guess it's their way of dealing with it -- getting angry at us instead of the situation, with the unfairness of it all...

 

[Ratatosk]

Thank you for your posts about this and in the past about your sister and your MRSA. We're currently having issues with my inlaws and some older aunts & uncles with health problems and my MIL is angry about the situation. Got a little sulky with DH the other night when he mentioned our concerns and DS' doctor's concerns with a great aunt who recently cultured MRSA pneumonia. "Do you mean to tell me that we can never, ever go to a family reunion again?" That's not what we were saying, basically my inlaws need to take some precautions when dealing the aunt or with another person who gets frequent skin/bone infections.

Guess it's their way of dealing with it -- getting angry at us instead of the situation, with the unfairness of it all...

 

[Ratatosk]

Thank you for your posts about this and in the past about your sister and your MRSA. We're currently having issues with my inlaws and some older aunts & uncles with health problems and my MIL is angry about the situation. Got a little sulky with DH the other night when he mentioned our concerns and DS' doctor's concerns with a great aunt who recently cultured MRSA pneumonia. "Do you mean to tell me that we can never, ever go to a family reunion again?" That's not what we were saying, basically my inlaws need to take some precautions when dealing the aunt or with another person who gets frequent skin/bone infections.
<br />
<br />Guess it's their way of dealing with it -- getting angry at us instead of the situation, with the unfairness of it all...

 

[fondreflections]

Liza,

You're very welcome! I have always believed that education is the best method for prevention/protection. Now that I'm older, I feel it's only right to share my experiences with those that could benefit.

I have always been open perhaps too open, but I don't want to leave any questions or doubts behind.

My own family didn't even understand just how invasive MRSA can actually be since I have been doing so well with it. Most times, I felt that they thought I was nuts. However when Jess landed in the hospital this past January, they got a rude awakening. My Mom happened to mention to my sister's nurse that I had MRSA, and the nurse nearly flipped. That was the FIRST thing they checked Jess for. Thankfully, she is still negative after me being affected for the past 5 years.

It's not too hard to prevent spreading, really. When we are together, it is USUALLY a mutual place like a restraunt or outside event. We don't wear masks but maintain a 3-foot rule. I USUALLY hug her goodbye but make sure my head is turned far away from her. My hands are consistently being washed or drowned with Purell. If either of us are sick or just not feeling 'right', we don't do anything. It's really not that hard.

Now, our contact is strictly by telephone because of her recent ups and downs. Even still, it will remain by telephone only someday.

 

[fondreflections]

Liza,

You're very welcome! I have always believed that education is the best method for prevention/protection. Now that I'm older, I feel it's only right to share my experiences with those that could benefit.

I have always been open perhaps too open, but I don't want to leave any questions or doubts behind.

My own family didn't even understand just how invasive MRSA can actually be since I have been doing so well with it. Most times, I felt that they thought I was nuts. However when Jess landed in the hospital this past January, they got a rude awakening. My Mom happened to mention to my sister's nurse that I had MRSA, and the nurse nearly flipped. That was the FIRST thing they checked Jess for. Thankfully, she is still negative after me being affected for the past 5 years.

It's not too hard to prevent spreading, really. When we are together, it is USUALLY a mutual place like a restraunt or outside event. We don't wear masks but maintain a 3-foot rule. I USUALLY hug her goodbye but make sure my head is turned far away from her. My hands are consistently being washed or drowned with Purell. If either of us are sick or just not feeling 'right', we don't do anything. It's really not that hard.

Now, our contact is strictly by telephone because of her recent ups and downs. Even still, it will remain by telephone only someday.

 

[fondreflections]

Liza,

You're very welcome! I have always believed that education is the best method for prevention/protection. Now that I'm older, I feel it's only right to share my experiences with those that could benefit.

I have always been open perhaps too open, but I don't want to leave any questions or doubts behind.

My own family didn't even understand just how invasive MRSA can actually be since I have been doing so well with it. Most times, I felt that they thought I was nuts. However when Jess landed in the hospital this past January, they got a rude awakening. My Mom happened to mention to my sister's nurse that I had MRSA, and the nurse nearly flipped. That was the FIRST thing they checked Jess for. Thankfully, she is still negative after me being affected for the past 5 years.

It's not too hard to prevent spreading, really. When we are together, it is USUALLY a mutual place like a restraunt or outside event. We don't wear masks but maintain a 3-foot rule. I USUALLY hug her goodbye but make sure my head is turned far away from her. My hands are consistently being washed or drowned with Purell. If either of us are sick or just not feeling 'right', we don't do anything. It's really not that hard.

Now, our contact is strictly by telephone because of her recent ups and downs. Even still, it will remain by telephone only someday.

 

[fondreflections]

Liza,

You're very welcome! I have always believed that education is the best method for prevention/protection. Now that I'm older, I feel it's only right to share my experiences with those that could benefit.

I have always been open perhaps too open, but I don't want to leave any questions or doubts behind.

My own family didn't even understand just how invasive MRSA can actually be since I have been doing so well with it. Most times, I felt that they thought I was nuts. However when Jess landed in the hospital this past January, they got a rude awakening. My Mom happened to mention to my sister's nurse that I had MRSA, and the nurse nearly flipped. That was the FIRST thing they checked Jess for. Thankfully, she is still negative after me being affected for the past 5 years.

It's not too hard to prevent spreading, really. When we are together, it is USUALLY a mutual place like a restraunt or outside event. We don't wear masks but maintain a 3-foot rule. I USUALLY hug her goodbye but make sure my head is turned far away from her. My hands are consistently being washed or drowned with Purell. If either of us are sick or just not feeling 'right', we don't do anything. It's really not that hard.

Now, our contact is strictly by telephone because of her recent ups and downs. Even still, it will remain by telephone only someday.

 

[fondreflections]

Liza,
<br />
<br />You're very welcome! I have always believed that education is the best method for prevention/protection. Now that I'm older, I feel it's only right to share my experiences with those that could benefit.
<br />
<br />I have always been open perhaps too open, but I don't want to leave any questions or doubts behind.
<br />
<br />My own family didn't even understand just how invasive MRSA can actually be since I have been doing so well with it. Most times, I felt that they thought I was nuts. However when Jess landed in the hospital this past January, they got a rude awakening. My Mom happened to mention to my sister's nurse that I had MRSA, and the nurse nearly flipped. That was the FIRST thing they checked Jess for. Thankfully, she is still negative after me being affected for the past 5 years.
<br />
<br />It's not too hard to prevent spreading, really. When we are together, it is USUALLY a mutual place like a restraunt or outside event. We don't wear masks but maintain a 3-foot rule. I USUALLY hug her goodbye but make sure my head is turned far away from her. My hands are consistently being washed or drowned with Purell. If either of us are sick or just not feeling 'right', we don't do anything. It's really not that hard.
<br />
<br />Now, our contact is strictly by telephone because of her recent ups and downs. Even still, it will remain by telephone only someday.

 

[sarabeth87]

i'm so sorry. i know exactly how you feel. it kills me watching my little brother suffering from the same thing that i am. we culture all the same things, so we don't have to stay away from each other, but he seems to be getting sicker and he doesn't even realize it. i've always been the healthier one. it really does break my heart to see him sick though. i don't know what i would do if i had to stay away from him.

 

[sarabeth87]

i'm so sorry. i know exactly how you feel. it kills me watching my little brother suffering from the same thing that i am. we culture all the same things, so we don't have to stay away from each other, but he seems to be getting sicker and he doesn't even realize it. i've always been the healthier one. it really does break my heart to see him sick though. i don't know what i would do if i had to stay away from him.

 

[sarabeth87]

i'm so sorry. i know exactly how you feel. it kills me watching my little brother suffering from the same thing that i am. we culture all the same things, so we don't have to stay away from each other, but he seems to be getting sicker and he doesn't even realize it. i've always been the healthier one. it really does break my heart to see him sick though. i don't know what i would do if i had to stay away from him.

 

[sarabeth87]

i'm so sorry. i know exactly how you feel. it kills me watching my little brother suffering from the same thing that i am. we culture all the same things, so we don't have to stay away from each other, but he seems to be getting sicker and he doesn't even realize it. i've always been the healthier one. it really does break my heart to see him sick though. i don't know what i would do if i had to stay away from him.

 

[sarabeth87]

i'm so sorry. i know exactly how you feel. it kills me watching my little brother suffering from the same thing that i am. we culture all the same things, so we don't have to stay away from each other, but he seems to be getting sicker and he doesn't even realize it. i've always been the healthier one. it really does break my heart to see him sick though. i don't know what i would do if i had to stay away from him.