"God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference."
Ashley was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis the day after she was born. She is a double delta F508 patient, one of the most common CF causing mutations.
She enjoys spending time with her 3 younger siblings and her 2 year old nephew. She loves to swim, hunt, and listen to music in her free time. Her siblings motivate her to stay healthy and strong despite her medical challenges. She maintains a positive attitude and strives to set an example of courage, faith, and strength for them to look up to.
One of Ashley's favorite memories was a hospitalization during the summer a few years back. Her friends were able to hang out (this was prior to the CFF's encouragement to stay away from others with the illness. Now, we are adamant about staying away from one another to avoid cross contamination) She describes this time as "one big slumber party." They made great memories and caused trouble for all of the nurses on the floor!
I asked Ashley what her advice would be to a newly diagnosed CF patient. She responded
"No matter how dark it seems or how hard life gets just remember this too shall pass and there will be light at the end of the tunnel someday. Keep fighting!!!!"
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