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Another Vibe Request
Apr 27^th, 2009 at 3:41pm

Ohh, so much going on, and so many people in straights!
I try not to ask, coz things are usually trivial in my life, but, I have a niece and nephew who were born with Cystic Fibrosis, a disease that attacks your lungs, your digestion and your immunity. When they were born, the life expectancy was around 34 yrs. Jereme is now 29 and the expectancy has gone up into the mid-40's, I'm told.
Jereme got married last fall, and he's working now, but life is a struggle, as he can get sick so easily. He picked up a virus late last year and, after many different meds protocol, including 24hr IV packs, he cannot shake it. His 02 saturations are waay down. He spent the weekend in the hospital on 3 antibiotics, trying to knock this. If he cannot, he will quickly need a lung transplant......but, due to his foreshortened life expectancy, he is not a good candidate.
There comes a time with CF patients, when a Dr simply cannot do anything-I want them to continue to FIGHT for Jereme.
I'm not prepared to say goodbye to a 30 yr old nephew.
Please remember him in your prayers.......and help keep his sister, Kaeti well, too!

Thank You,
cathi

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Grandma_Sweet_Boy CH.com Alumnus Offline What Goes Around Comes Around! Posts: 4496 Georgetown,Ontario Gender:	Re: Another Vibe Request Reply #1 - Apr 27^th, 2009 at 3:44pm What a horrible disease. Prayers on the way for your family. Carol
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Jackie CH.com Moderator CH.com Alumnus Offline Go For It!!! Posts: 5903 Goshen, IN Gender:	Re: Another Vibe Request Reply #2 - Apr 27^th, 2009 at 4:17pm You bet, Cathi......vibes, positive thoughts and prayers are headed out. Now, young lady, don't you ever hesitate to ask for vibes and support. You've been here for years, helping and supporting so many. It's the very least we can do....for you, your family members or anyone you know is in need. Love ya, Jackie
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ClusterChuck CH.com Alumnus Offline The BEAST rises again, and again, and again, and . Posts: 5394 Greenville, North Carolina Gender:	Re: Another Vibe Request Reply #3 - Apr 27^th, 2009 at 4:29pm Cathi, for you (just don't tell anyone) I will do it! Prayers, and mega good ju-ju headed out your way! Chuck
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Jeannie CH.com Sponsor Offline Live, Laugh, Love.... Posts: 2333 St Louis, Missouri Gender:	Re: Another Vibe Request Reply #4 - Apr 27^th, 2009 at 4:35pm Prayers for your nephew and niece are on the way. I'm so sorry to hear that Jereme is having such a hard time. CF is awful. Jeannie
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Melissa CH.com Moderator CH.com Alumnus Offline Don't give up! Posts: 7238 Central WI, USA Gender:	Re: Another Vibe Request Reply #5 - Apr 27^th, 2009 at 9:07pm You got it Cathi! hugs, melly
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DennisM1045 CH.com Alumnus Offline One wave at a time! Posts: 3437 Haverhill, Massachusetts, USA Gender:	Re: Another Vibe Request Reply #6 - Apr 27^th, 2009 at 10:01pm On the way Cathi... -Dennis-
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barry_sword CH.com Alumnus Offline Mountain Biking Keeps Me Sane Posts: 3947 Bracebridge, Canada Gender:	Re: Another Vibe Request Reply #9 - Apr 28^th, 2009 at 7:16am All the prayers we have coming from Canada. B&A
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Re: Another Vibe Request
Reply #10 - Apr 28^th, 2009 at 9:41am

Hi Cathi,

I totally understand as I have recently lost a close colleague to cystic fibrosis. Cathi its very important that your family fight the doctors in regards to the appropriateness of Jereme for a lung transplant.... My colleague's brother who also suffers from cystic fibrosis had to fight the same argument with his doctors. If you like I can (pm) you a link to their story because i think it may be very helpful in regards to Jereme's plight.

Sending positive vibes...

Lefty...!

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sandie99 CH.com Hall of Famer Offline Wish it, dream it, do it - inspite the pain! Posts: 11975 Finland Gender:	Re: Another Vibe Request Reply #13 - Apr 28^th, 2009 at 11:50am Cathi, prayers are on their way... Sanna
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