I had no idea when I initially was contacted by Ashley's mother, Caroline Donnelle just over a year ago, that Ashley would become one of those people who will leave a lasting impact on me. I remember the contact well ... Caroline had informed me of Ashely's declining health, and with me just receiving a double-lung transplant a year earlier - and coming from out of province, she was eager to understand and get some "tips" on relocating to another province.
I remember our last conversation turned into more of confirmation - Ashley NEEDED a transplant, and Caroline was making sure that she WAS going to get one! Now, that's a great mom indeed! Caroline told me that she was leaving Montreal with Ashley and driving to Toronto. I was horrified at the thought of trekking across provinces with oxygen, but I KNEW that Caroline would get her there safe and sound - and sure enough, it wasn't too long and I had heard from Caroline - they had arrived in Toronto and Ashley was hospitalized!!
I remember reassuring Caroline and Ashley that her time WOULD come - I kinda have a sixth sense about somethings and some people - and Ashley was one of those people. It wasn't too long after and Caroline had emailed to let me know Ashley was gone into surgery.
Following a few "bumps", Ashley is now doing fantastic - and one great advocate for the CF Community!
Here's Ashley's story, covered by Macleans ...
SURVIVING CYSTIC FIBROSIS
I just hope that one day soon, we can meet in person!
3 comments:
What a great article! Thx! I never had realized, that CF won't kill us now that we've had tx.
That's true! Unfortunately, the anti-rejection meds are not so accommodating to our bodies. But with all the research and new meds coming, we can pretty much live longer and healthier lives!
This was a great article, Ive read it before! Yes Basically we trade our cf problems for other problems. but at least we can breath after :)
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