Please Act Soon!

In January 2013, Congress is planning on cutting budgets that will affect many people including me that are dependent on medical research and advancements.

It's not just research that is threatened. These cuts will also affect the Food and Drug Administration, the agency that is responsible for the review and approval of new medicines. That could slow the review process for promising new CF drugs.

The good news is that Congress can still prevent these cuts, but they need hear from you.

The clock is ticking: there are only a few more opportunities for Congress to act before the cuts take effect. Tell Washington to protect these important programs and focus on reducing our nation's deficit without jeopardizing our efforts to add tomorrows.

Click here to learn more about how these cuts will affect people with CF

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Very Busy Time

I can’t believe how fast time has been going by!  Thanks to everyone reminding me to post!

A couple weeks ago I went to the doctor and had a breathing test (PFT) and it came out at FEV1 90% again.  I think I can get it better than that, but I’ve been sick (sinuses, coughing, etc.) for a few weeks now.  A lot of it has to do with allergies too I’m guessing. I need to get up earlier and do my breathing treatments and walk!  I also had my vitamin levels checked and, like many women, I struggle with my D3 level.  Fortunately, by taking almost 10,000 units of D3 a day, I have brought my levels up from 2011’s summer score of 18 to now 24. I need even higher than 32 so I’ll keep trying!

A lot has been going on in the last few months.  We have moved and listed our house for sale with a realtor today.  Praying it sells soon close to the listing price since the realtor fee is so high. Also for sale is our 91’ Camaro RS. We don’t have room for it in the driveway at the new house.  : ( 

It’s interesting how my mind works and as if I don’t have enough already going on, I end up voluntarily adding more to the pile. I’ve been researching life insurance for the both of us (and I keep getting denied!), contemplating going back to school through a program online (this is a 6 year process so far), decided to sell the Camaro, held a yard sale at the old house, got the dog’s teeth cleaned, and other things that could have in reality waited.  I’m either full speed or sleeping…

So thankful the hubby has work again.  And this time local! It’s been 3 YEARS since he has had a steady carpentry job and could actually come home each night.  Praying and trusting it will last a long while.

Thank you for continued prayers and your friendship.  Get in touch with me if I haven’t seen you in a while.  I’d love to add you to the pile!  Sunday, the 16th, I’m singing at Cross Church if you are in the area (9AM & 10:45 Services – Blue Jeans welcomed and coffee and food are available while you’re there).  They have on the line up “Healer” by Kari Jobe.  She’s way better than me, but I’ll do what I can.  : )

Take care!