Generosity goes a long way

This may just look like a backpack but it represents the kindness and generosity of others.  While attending a Clinic visit I mentioned how it would be nice to connect with someone who has recently gone through a similar journey but are maybe a year ahead of us to hear their experiences. After saying that one of our nurses left the room for a minute and came back with this backpack. This backpack was put together by a family who have a daughter with CF. In it contained a letter from the family, as well as a sheet describing all the items in the backpack and how they were useful in their first year of her diagnosis. Some items were donated by companies, some where made and/or donated by friends and family and others purchased by the family themselves. In the backpack were so many wonderful things which now, have become some of our first year favourites! I get some many comments on many of these items. Remember that, "Keep Your Damn Hands Off" sign? Yup, in the backpack. Ever see me trying to unscrew with one hand the little pill container hanging on my diaper bag when about to feed Nash out and about? Yup, the backpack! Some of the other items included: hand sanitizer that hangs on the diaper bag, his "Blink Link" soother clip, an ever-so-cute teddy bear, extra large receiving blanket big enough to swaddle him in, a book on raising a child with health concerns. I could go on and on but the point is, how generous and thoughtful was it to put together these backpacks! Thank you!!

Just a few of the items that were in the backpack 

It's also been nice to connect with this family as they have just gone through everything that we are experiencing. I can only hope that we can be of some help to families who will be going through what we did just a few months ago. That shock, and then all the other emotions that came after.

Our generosity can start with what will be the beginning of many fundraising events that we will be taking part of for Cystic Fibrosis. We are looking at putting together a team for the Great Strides Walk that will take place on Sunday, May 27th. Suggestions are now being taken for a great name!!