Its just the beginning

2009 has already proven to be an interesting year... Here we are 18 days in and have already gone through a roller coaster of events and emotions.

 After recovering from a busy holiday and ringing in the new year with a relaxing night with family and friends, I was certain it was going to be a slow start to the year. After all, doesn't how you spend new year's eve pretty much set the precedence for how the year is gonna go?? Boy was I wrong...

 We started off by losing a great friend and co-worker, Chris Grant. While there are more questions than answers as to what took him away from us- it still doesn't seem real... One thing is for sure, that he will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him, especially me.

Today we received some great news, which is exactly what we needed. Ricky, also a friend and co-worker, has been dealing with CF for his entire life. He celebrated his 30th birthday last year in May with a benefit to help him pay for a double lung transplant. After months and months of waiting, he received the call today that it was his turn! I can't even imagine what he is going through right now. I know that he has so many plans for life after the transplant, but never once did he put his life on hold like so many other people in his shoes do. He works, he plays, and all while not feeling sorry for himself. He is a "superman" in every sense of the word. Tonight we are all praying for Ricky and his new beginning.