Anna's summer is going well. Even though she has been exposed to many people in many places, she seems to be warding off any serious germs.  Happy to report her overall good health.

The other day I asked her if she knew what cystic fibrosis was. She said, "No." I began to tell her about lungs and how they help you breathe in and out. Then we both took some deep breaths and tried out our lungs. I told her that people with cystic fibrosis sometimes will have problems making the air come in and out because there is stuff stuck inside the lungs.

She said, "That is why I take my medicine."

I replied, "Yes, it is very important to do therapy everyday."

I went on to explain that people with cystic fibrosis can get belly aches.

She said, "That is why I take my enzymes."

I replied, "Yes, so that they can help your belly use the food to make you grow big."

"And I am BIG, " she stated proudly.

Maybe she understands cystic fibrosis after all...

Thank you for your continued prayers. Please pray, too, for those who are developing medicines and therapies that will help Anna to live a longer, healthier life.