Hello!

[Jennifer and Jack]

I just felt like saying hello to everyone...... Not much to report .. Jack is his same spoiled stinking rotten but loved to the core doodle.

His peeing at night has gotten really bad... so we are going back on the bladder spasm medication. he is rocking his replacement dose of steroids and it is noted all the way around that he is much more alert and interested in household activities.. and the boy is finally eating well. He put on another pound.. Still it was needed and he is officially at a great weight.

I have been home from the hospital a few weeks now.. I am rocking  a brand new exacerbation and back on antibiotics........upped steroids and increased rest ..praying I make it through this holiday without being in the hospital which would be for the first time in four years...

I recently saw a saying that said, " You have not truly lived until you have done something for someone that could never repay you" 

I used to be on the other end of things.... I used to be a giver.. I loved to do for people and I still do. I love to buy presents for the younger CF children in the hospital.. I love to give and do but have not been able to do very much of that since having to stop work.... 

It has been recently confirmed that the carpets in my house are truly making my breathing worse, even though no one has ever worn their shoes on them etc. The carpets are five years old and with Jack having a urination problem I have had to shampoo the carpets often....My doctors told me a long time ago to get rid of the carpets but unless I wanted to live right on concrete I just couldn't.

I recently made a post on Facebook it was more like a compliant because I have not been able to sleep in my house comfortably for a while... my airways are so reactive.. I was grumpy that day about not being able to breathe and posted it.

THanks to the kindness and love of my dear friends and the money from my parents...all the carpets in my home will be ripped out Thanksgiving weekend and new floors will be installed.. NICE laminate flooring... I am so grateful.. My dear friends are giving up their whole weekend and installing it out of the kindness of their hearts.... They also put up my CHristmas lights for my whole house again...

I have never been able to do anything for these people ever... They just give and give and give and want nothing in return.. It is so humbling and so amazing....    and I am so overwhelmed because they truly are giving to someone who can never repay them.

I am getting rid of all my furniture in my living room and will use a new recliner for now... The thought that my house will once again be a place where I can breathe well in is so awesome.

I am so grateful.......

I have put on hold for 10 days going to the doctor except my CF doctor just so I can have a break for a little while, not talk about surgery, trachs or anything else..

I am praying for a peaceful at home Thanksgiving and one not filled with hospitals and breathing machines.. SO if I don't get back on here.. Life is busy with me not feeling well, trying to get the house ready for the carpets to come out..

I pray your Thanksgiving is filled with love, hope and peace.. and of course health for all of you and your doodles.... I can't wait till things settle down and I have time to read all the posts and catch up with everyone.

We love you

PS Sorry I posted CHristmas Pictures already.. you know you have to do what you have to do when you can!!!! :) 

[Lisa, Daisy & Dexter]

Thanksgiving is a time for all of us to give thanks. One of the things I am grateful is coming on DK and seeing and hearing that my favorite people have JOY in their lives and are doing well in spite of everything around them.

I hope Jack does better soon and I am so happy that you are surrounded with so many loving and caring people.

Be Well my friend.

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Glad to hear all of your positive news, Jennifer. A happy and healthyThanksgiving to you, too.

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

Jen, You have wonderful friends. Hopefully, the carpet coming out will make a big difference. Stay well and Happy Thanksgiving.

[F, Calla & Luca]

Ditto.

[Jane, Rooney & Stuart]

Ditto to the Ditto!  LOL

[Bonnie and Kona]

I am so thankful to know you, Jennifer. I love the profile pic of grumpy SantaJack! I'm going to keep praying for you. Let this be the year that you feel great and can celebrate the holidays with big deep breaths! Love you lots.

[BG and Gavin]

Keep the faith girlfriend!  To quote Paul McCartney "And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make."

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

I hope you have an awesome Thanksgiving....AT HOME this year.

[Sue & Lily Grace]

Jen, a great big wish for a wonderful Thanksgiving; friends, family, good food and most of all good health.

[Deanna & Desi & Cori]

Jennifer - Remember that you ARE repaying them - with every healthy breath you take!!  They love you and seeing you breathe, I'm sure, is all the payment they want!!!  I'll keep praying that you have the most amazing "at home" Christmas!!!

[Margaret & Pebbles]

Deanna I love what you just said...I ditto that!   Will see you on FB Jen.

[Bonnie and Kona]

Yup, that's the truth, Deann