tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924439865196022375.post6442645509520792006..comments2024-03-28T03:16:58.351-04:00Comments on A Matter of Life and Breath: (Birthday) Guest Blog: Father Knows BestPiperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01992462169607238118noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924439865196022375.post-56870697584334133432021-02-18T04:53:39.225-05:002021-02-18T04:53:39.225-05:00Merely a smiling visitant here to share the love...Merely a smiling visitant here to share the love (:, btw outstanding style. <a href="http://mehfeel.net/mehfeel/blogs/post/223339" rel="nofollow">Best mouse trap</a><br />Expert_servicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17938809005001806713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924439865196022375.post-25398209171331027872010-04-26T00:14:32.819-04:002010-04-26T00:14:32.819-04:00What a wonderful blog! Thank you so much for shari...What a wonderful blog! Thank you so much for sharing your journey. It is a terrific reminder of the fact that we are all interconnected and consequently have the potential (& responsibility) to support one another as we can. I am the mother of 2 daughters - one, Lo, has had 2double-lung transplants and the other, Jane, posted a comment on your blog a few days ago. Your words brought me back to our waiting periods. We all felt such a keen sense of love from so many. We depended upon our faith, the prayers of family and friends, laughter, puppies, hugs, phone calls and visits. I will join the throngs who are following your blog and praying that your real call will come very, very soon!Terrynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924439865196022375.post-67056829443491119412010-04-23T18:30:20.994-04:002010-04-23T18:30:20.994-04:00**I'm way behind on your blog, and feel comple...**I'm way behind on your blog, and feel completely terrible about it :( So, I'm playing catch-up :)**<br /><br />Your dad is definitely a wonderful man! It's so great that your family has such a tight knit relationship! It's rare to find that these days, so you are very blessed!!<br /><br />Your dad is also a wonderful writer, and I can definitely see where you get your humor from :)Chelse T.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924439865196022375.post-6064711040745561052010-04-22T19:54:21.022-04:002010-04-22T19:54:21.022-04:00I am excited for you when Piper eventually gets he...I am excited for you when Piper eventually gets her second chance. It truly is the most marvelous miracle. You are in good hands at Columbia.<br /><br />Tim TX 11/10/09 by Dr. SonnetLittle Baby Sweeneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07213888758256817729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924439865196022375.post-9628824888571400172010-04-21T23:39:14.064-04:002010-04-21T23:39:14.064-04:00At this point in life, knee deep in medical school...At this point in life, knee deep in medical school and having gone through 2 transplants with my sister, it takes a lot to make me cry. Currently, I'm pretty sure the entire Pacific Ocean has decided to drain drop by drop through my tear ducts!<br /><br />Lots of CFers write ... and some siblings do ... and lots of moms (mainly of little kids), but we never get to hear from the dads! So nice to hear from another point of view ... it just makes me want to call my dad and tell him how much I love him ... but I will respect the fact that he is rapidly getting older than dirt and is probably sleeping and will wait until morning. :)<br /><br />Thanks again for sharing ... and I think it is through you (dad) that I ended up finding this blog ... maybe you know someone who knows my dad's (Don Detrich) best friend, Bill Thomas ... at least, I think. :)<br /><br />Hope you get the right call tonight!Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12996804670882312289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924439865196022375.post-75649349828805812862010-04-21T20:41:10.313-04:002010-04-21T20:41:10.313-04:00Hi Mike,
Great to hear from you! And what a great...Hi Mike,<br />Great to hear from you! And what a great way to spend your birthday-in NYC with the whole family. I am of course impressed at your flying proficiency and happy to hear that you have made it out to NY for all of the calls. You all provide such wonderful support for each other, so I know you will stay positive and continue to learn as time passes. <br /><br />Hopefully the next one will be the real thing, I think we have all had enough dry runs to perfect this situation!<br /><br />Amy RAmy Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06091011850740085742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924439865196022375.post-38557267439228211842010-04-21T15:53:39.612-04:002010-04-21T15:53:39.612-04:00Hi Dad!
It was fun to read your blog and learn mor...Hi Dad!<br />It was fun to read your blog and learn more about your wonderful family. I have been following Piper's blog for several months now and she never fails to inspire me. I live in Fort Collins and our Colorado connection makes me feel closer to Piper somehow. I am facing the evaluation process for tx myself--but I also live in this wonderful place called denial, so I haven't acted on the suggestion yet. :) Thanks for sharing all your insights; it helps others more than you will ever know. Hope you have a wonderful birthday. Hugs to you Piper!Sherrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12640124554776557003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924439865196022375.post-15079457992764033092010-04-21T13:52:23.552-04:002010-04-21T13:52:23.552-04:00Wow....the writing from this family is amazing! I ...Wow....the writing from this family is amazing! I am new to the CF world with a 14 months old daughter diagnosed with CF at birth. This blog gives me so much hope and inspiration daily. Thanks to the whole "Piper Clan"...you all are a TRUE inspiration for the CF world and through your written words.<br /><br />Sandy :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924439865196022375.post-13835096733531738622010-04-21T13:11:50.967-04:002010-04-21T13:11:50.967-04:00Hi Piper's Dad! I'm so glad that Piper has...Hi Piper's Dad! I'm so glad that Piper has such a loving and supportive family to help her navigate all things transplant. I know that she's in good hands with all of you there for her!Princess Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10016554702549722778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924439865196022375.post-82507830890810463412010-04-21T11:37:16.721-04:002010-04-21T11:37:16.721-04:00Your whole family has an amazing talent at writing...Your whole family has an amazing talent at writing! I love it! XxMeganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10070132392649221615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924439865196022375.post-81839460523800859112010-04-21T11:19:00.817-04:002010-04-21T11:19:00.817-04:00So writing really does run in the family! In my e...So writing really does run in the family! In my experience fathers are often the strong silent ones in the back. Thank you for sharing your perspective!Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04434380342943593408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924439865196022375.post-48723042059851211702010-04-21T10:37:06.952-04:002010-04-21T10:37:06.952-04:00Great post Dad, it is clear now where Piper gets h...Great post Dad, it is clear now where Piper gets her awesome writing ability from. So glad she has you in her corner.<br />Happy Birthday!Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13719508133174812581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924439865196022375.post-54983980791109255342010-04-21T08:32:17.131-04:002010-04-21T08:32:17.131-04:00Well Piper, you certainly came by your gift of wri...Well Piper, you certainly came by your gift of writing honestly - from BOTH parents. Good to hear your perspective Piper's Dad. Such encouraging words. You offer peace and that is so valuable right now. Thank you and I hope we hear from you again soon (aka, as Piper is healing)!Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13285398887015081748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924439865196022375.post-88331508945347151702010-04-21T08:19:32.250-04:002010-04-21T08:19:32.250-04:00Michael,
Thank you.. Piper has affected so many li...Michael,<br />Thank you.. Piper has affected so many lives in the CF world and in the world. Your writing has left me with tears and gratitude for my own family who endures each hospital trip, surgery and clinic with me. We are fortunate people. I am one of the quieter blog responders ,but I read each day and pray.<br />Your family uses language with such craft--- your humor is so similar to Piper's--- I loved it.<br />Thank you for taking the time to write. I'm glad you got your call and Piper's true call will come.<br />TaraTarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00263776901831083777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924439865196022375.post-69161315389545255122010-04-21T08:18:21.363-04:002010-04-21T08:18:21.363-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Unknown Warrierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02076422823336563710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924439865196022375.post-60188414691320376082010-04-21T06:17:36.944-04:002010-04-21T06:17:36.944-04:00Michael,
I find your words both comforting and ins...Michael,<br />I find your words both comforting and inspiring. You are obviously a great Daddy and have brought up the most beautiful daughter. I too wait by the phone with packed bag by the door. Thank You from Charleston, SC.<br />Paul Peters AKA CysticGal's (Beth's) Dad.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924439865196022375.post-18565446103713308542010-04-21T05:27:55.668-04:002010-04-21T05:27:55.668-04:00Your post was wonderful, now we know for sure her ...Your post was wonderful, now we know for sure her writing talents aren't exclusively from her mother. <br /><br />This reminds me of a story that I recently shared with my church group for the chronically ill, myself being a CF'er. <br /><br />Mouse Story <br /><br /> A mouse looked through the crack in the wall to see the farmer and his wife open a package.<br /><br /> "What food might this contain?" The mouse wondered - he was devastated to discover it was a mousetrap.<br /><br /> Retreating to the farmyard, the mouse proclaimed the warning.<br /><br /> "There is a mousetrap in the house! There is a mousetrap<br /> in the house!"<br /><br /> The chicken clucked and scratched, raised her head and<br /> said, "Mr. Mouse, I can tell this is a grave concern to you but it is of no consequence to me. I cannot be bothered by it."<br /><br /> The mouse turned to the pig and told him, "There is a mousetrap in the house! There is a mousetrap in the house!"<br /><br /> The pig sympathized, but said,<br /> "I am so very sorry, Mr. Mouse, but there is nothing I can do about it but pray.Be assured you are in my prayers."<br /><br />The mouse turned to the cow and said, "There is a mousetrap in the house! There is a mousetrap in the house!"<br /><br /> The cow said, "Wow, Mr. Mouse. I'm sorry for you, but it's no skin off my nose"<br /><br /> So, the mouse returned to the house, head down and dejected,to face the farmer's mousetrap-- alone.<br /><br /> That very night a sound was heard throughout the house -- like the sound of a mousetrap catching its prey.<br /><br /> The farmer's wife rushed to see what was caught. In the darkness, she did not see it was a venomous snake whose tail the trap had caught.<br /><br /> The snake bit the farmer's wife. The farmer rushed her to the hospital and she returned home with a fever.<br /><br /> Everyone knows you treat a fever with fresh chicken soup, so the farmer took his hatchet to the farmyard for the soup's main ingredient.<br /><br /> But his wife's sickness continued,<br /> so friends and neighbors came to sit with her around the clock.<br /><br /><br /><br /> To feed them, the farmer butchered the pig. The farmer's wife did not get well; she died.<br /> So many people came for her funeral, the farmer had the cow slaughtered to provide enough meat for all of them.<br /><br /> The mouse looked upon it all from his crack in the wall with great sadness<br /><br /> So, the next time you hear someone is facing a problem and think it doesn't<br />concern you,<br /><br />remember --<br /><br />when one of us is threatened, we are all at risk. We are all involved in this journey called life. We must keep an eye out<br />for one another and make an extra effort to encourage one another.<br />To do the right thing.And be all we can be with kindness & compassion.<br /><br />-- <br />"Hope is not optimism, which expects things to turn out well, but something rooted in the conviction that there is good worth working for."<br />Seamus HeaneyNicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11131896596880297493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924439865196022375.post-57903863574080003062010-04-21T03:32:55.801-04:002010-04-21T03:32:55.801-04:00Hi Piper's Dad!!
How wonderful to 'meet&#...Hi Piper's Dad!!<br /><br />How wonderful to 'meet' you! Piper is so very fortunate to have such a supportive family network! I love reading her blog and admire all she has accomplished, I can't wait to hear all about her adventures with her new breathers!<br /><br />I am almost 2 yrs post tx and I never, ever, ever, ever dreamed it could be this wonderful....<br /><br />Love and good vibes for the REAL DEAL to come REAL soon!OceanDeserthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03047791019620622430noreply@blogger.com