Thank Heaven, I'm 37!!

"I wake up every day and think, I'm breathing! It's a good day."-Eve Ensler

I turned 37!!! A number I have waited my whole life to be, this year turning 37 has been so surreal for me, so many emotions surround this number. 

        

I am 37, ha ha, I have to keep saying it out loud, it's so hard to fathom. You're probably thinking what's the big deal about 37.... Well, from when I can remember, or from when I probably truly grasped the concept 37 was the average life expectancy for CF. So for most of my life I have basically had the number 37 dangling over my head. I'm so grateful for all the medical advancements, and amazing people like you that have recently helped increase this number to 41... I have tried to never let statistics keep me from living my life or dreaming the impossible. I always say keep your hopes high and dreams BIG! 

To actually be turning 37 is so surreal. It is such an accomplishment, and mind blowing at the same time, it comes with a lil bit of anxiety because I made it, now what? What's next? It also comes with a some survival guilt, I have had so many close friends not even make it to 30. I am so very grateful and blessed to be here another year. I really love getting older, it's a privilege denied by way too many. Aging is a gift that I am so very proud of! 

We don't know the whys, we don't the what ifs, all we know is that this very moment is all we have, and that's what we need to celebrate! I know that nothing is worth more than this day, right here.... right now. So for now I celebrate ALL the love and ALL the people that have gotten me this far. They weren't lying when they said it takes a village, and I couldn't be more grateful for everyone that has helped me make it here!! We did it!! 

With ALL my amazing angels watching over me every day I couldn't think of a better theme for this year.... Thank Heaven I'm 37!!! I'm old and I absolutely LOVE it!!

Breathe out Love!! Xo❤

Happy Birthday BC

Happy Birthday to this amazing woman.... 

It takes a village to maintain CF and I can't imagine growing up without her advice and expertise. I am blessed to call Barbara Chatfield aka "BC" a friend, not only is she a great friend but she was my pediatric CF Doc. I'm pretty sure I am responsible for a gray hair or two... Ha Ha!! I mean, she did have to put up with me throughout my teenage years. She deserves an award for that alone, so naturally in November of 2009 she was awarded the Love To Breathe® Award. 

"They say you have never really lived until you have done something for someone that can never repay you" and this quote couldn't be more true, I truly believe she is one of the many reasons why I, and I am sure many others are still here today. Happy Birthday BC! I hope your day is absolutely wonderful! 

Breathe out Love! Xo❤️  

 

 

 

36 In The Mix

Hooray for another year!! #36inthemix So blessed! Holy cow!! 36 who would of thought?!? 😳 So exciting!! I love every year that I am blessed to be here with ALL of you. I love getting older, it's a privilege denied by many. Aging is a gift that I am so very proud of, I may even be proud of this wrinkle I just found on my forehead. 😉 Each breath I  breathe truly is a gift, better than any gift I can open. Help me celebrate my birthday today by spreading your love to someone who may or may not need it... Make someone's heart smile today! Thank you ALL for being a part of my life and always supporting me and cheering me on. The people in my life are my favorite things...and after that, well nothing else matters. They say "The most important things in life aren't things at all" and I couldn't agree more. Take the time today to count your blessings... I think you will find that your blessings are truly endless, I know mine are. I am truly the luckiest girl I know!! Cheers to 36 in the mix, may it be as amazing as all my other years!! I'm getting so old and I absolutely LOVE it!! Breathe out Love!! Xo❤ 

 

Happy 30high5 1/2

Happy 1/2 bday to me.... 30high5 1/2  woop woop!! 

Wow well those last 6 months sure flew right on by!! Of course I celebrate my half.... Don't laugh!!! Ha Ha ;) 35 1/2 Madonna knows what's up!! Right Madonna?! ;) 

Everyone should celebrate their 1/2 Bday! Be proud of your age!! Growing old is a privilege, denied by way too many!! 

Have the most amazing day, and as always.... Breathe out Love!! Xo❤️ 

Madonna!!! Im Completely Blown Away!

A day later and I am still in awe... Im completely blown away. 

Most of you know I'm a pretty BIG Madonna fan. Well a couple years ago I saw a photo of Madonna on the internet wearing a shirt with the number 35 on it. So I thought I better tuck it away for when I turned 35. Two weeks ago I turned 35 which is a blessing in itself... so for the 30high5 I took that photo and "Somerized" it, adding "Somer is" on top of the 35. I posted it on Instagram and said that even Madonna wanted to make sure my bday was Madgical, just being funny.  

Well yesterday I was scrolling through the gram and she had posted it on her instagram.... WHAT?!?! So nuts!! I still can't quite believe it. I was and still am on cloud 9!! Nearly 60,000 people have seen that photo. I'm completely blown away. The perfect belated birthday present. Thank you Madonna! It was a very Happy 30high5!!! 

10!!

Holy cow. I can't believe my sweet boy is 10!! He's getting old but still has a heart of gold!! Sure do love my Lil buddy. 

30high5!!!

30high5!!! Hooray for another year!! So blessed! 35 who would of thought?!? So exciting. 

I love every year that I am blessed to be here. I love getting older, it's a privilege denied by many. Aging is a gift that I am so very proud of! 

Thank you ALL for being a part of my life and supporting me and always being there for  me. I am the luckiest girl I know!! 

Cheers to 30high5 may it be as amazing as all my other years!! I'm old and I absolutely LOVE it!! 

Breathe out Love!! Xo❤