My daughters and I were diagnosed a week apart almost 8 years ago. I am looking forward to forgetting the worry of them dying before me and of who will care for them if I die before them. I won't miss the financial drain and the many medications, or of being tired and still having to keep going. I won't miss worrying that my grandkids will have CF, that the pregnancy could harm my child, or that I will never have or know my grandkids.
However, I appreciate CF for teaching me the value of a good friend, a wonderful husband, and how to be tough when I don't feel like I can do anything else. I have learned to value my life and the precious time I have with those I love. I have learned to live my life today and trust God with my tomorrows. These are the lessons I will keep when CF is but a distant memory.