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 12/15/2009 11:41 PM
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senatorgraham

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On December 19th I will celebrate my 7 year Lung Transplant Anniversary. As I move toward this milestone I can't help but reflect.

I feel so blessed to have my family, friends, and health but am also deeply saddened that our CF community has recently had so many bright lights snuffed out way to soon.

As I approach my 7 year anniversary my thoughts and heart go out to all of the families and friends of those that we have all lost; Melissa, Paul (Q), Courtney, and Lauren (I miss you all).

I am so glad that we have places like this that allow us to share our knowledge and experience, and am hopeful that this online community will continue to grow.

Finally, I wish all of you Happy Holidays!

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Sincerely,

Steven "Senator" Graham


"My friends are my estate. Forgive me the avarice to hoard them."-Emily Dickinson


36 W/CF, CFRD, and Bi-lateral Lung Transplant Dec. 2002

Edited: 12/15/2009 at 11:54 PM by senatorgraham
 12/16/2009 12:17 AM
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AnD

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Congrats, Senator! Happy Holidays to you too!!

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 12/16/2009 10:24 AM
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kitomd21

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So happy for you...your story gives the rest of us hope during this difficult time.

Wishing you the best of holidays!

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Katie...wife, Registered Veterinary Nurse, mom to Ellie born 6.13.08 w/CF dd508 and Owen born 11.28.06 no CF, 4 kitties, 2 dogs, 1 leopard gecko, and many fish!
 12/16/2009 10:40 AM
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mamerth

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Congratulations!!!

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37 yrs old with CF (diagnosed at age 15)
Delta 508/2789 + 5G to A
CFRD and Enlarged Thyroid
 12/16/2009 12:32 PM
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JORDYSMOM

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Happy Transplant Anniversary!!

Stacey

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Wife to David, Mom to Jordan 19 w/cf, Bronson 22 carrier & Mason 14 no cf

 12/16/2009 04:43 PM
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BaylorCrew07

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woohoo!! congratulations; that is awesome

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Debra 25 w/ cf (G542X & R117H)
marathon finisher x2

 12/16/2009 05:24 PM
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saveferris2009

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Steve, I love it!!!!

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 12/16/2009 06:13 PM
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BelEAche

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Congrats Steve !!!

You must feel so blessed every year for the gift you received ...

Merry Christmas to you & your family joni

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Joni 58 y/o f w c/f Married 20 years, Mother of 4 sons, Mima to Richard (4y/o) & Samuel (born 3/22/10)
 12/16/2009 08:10 PM
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JennifersHope

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You are amazing and we need to catch up soon...
 12/17/2009 12:48 PM
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Giggles

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AWESOME!!!! Congrats and hope to hear about many, many more anniversaries!!! Happy Holidays!


Jennifer 37 with CF and CFRD
 12/17/2009 01:12 PM
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christian

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congrats on your health and success, and i love your positive post!
 12/17/2009 03:10 PM
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I am 46 years old, Diagnosed at birth; double 508; CFRD, Port-a-Cath.

Edited: 12/17/2009 at 03:17 PM by RitaLSonnenberg
 12/17/2009 03:14 PM
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RitaLSonnenberg

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HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!!!!
Everyone with CF who has to deal with the issues we do should be extra proud of ourselves for putting up with CF on a daily basis!! But to undergo a transplant, MY HAT IS OFF TO YOU!!! I know someday I will be in the same boat, and hopefully I will be able to have a 7 year anniversary as well!! Congratulations!!!

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I am 46 years old, Diagnosed at birth; double 508; CFRD, Port-a-Cath.
 12/17/2009 07:55 PM
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nu65

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Yay!!! So glad you're living life!

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Jessica, 23 w/ CF, CFRD
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 12/17/2009 11:16 PM
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senatorgraham

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Thank you all for your kind words.

Spent the last few days at UCSF doing my seven year check up-CT Scan, PFT, and Bronch-everything came back very, very positive.

Joni, Yes, I do feel very blessed and I hope all of you have as blessed a Holiday!

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Sincerely,

Steven "Senator" Graham


"My friends are my estate. Forgive me the avarice to hoard them."-Emily Dickinson


36 W/CF, CFRD, and Bi-lateral Lung Transplant Dec. 2002
 12/18/2009 09:44 AM
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Landy

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*thumbs up*

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 12/18/2009 12:20 PM
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hockeykid

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Congrats on such an amazing milestone! Happy Holidays!
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