NWR: Something to make me feel better...

As you guys know, my cousin is in the hospital with complications from cystic fibrosis... He will be 24 in March. i visited him today - and although his body was so weak, his spirit was still there... they said 50/50. His mom asked me about the wedding plans, and he asked me if he needs to wear a tux. I told him he could wear a suit or anything he wants (he's a punky kid - into all the hardcore stuff..)

So, I go online and looked up CF (again - i have done this many times...)

I found this story - sweet, but very sad - still I wanted to share with you ladies...

The Story of 65 Roses




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65 Roses® is what some children with CF call their disease because the words are much easier for them to pronounce. Mary G. Weiss became a volunteer for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in 1965 after learning that her three little boys had CF. Her duty was to call every civic club, social and service organization seeking financial support for CF research. Mary's 4-year old son, Richard, listened closely to his mother as she made each call. After several calls, Richard came into the room and told his Mom, 'I know what you are working for.' Mary was dumbstruck because Richard did not know what she was doing, nor did he know that he had cystic fibrosis. With some trepidation, Mary posed the question, 'What am I working for, Richard?' 'You are working for 65 Roses,' he answered so sweetly. Mary was speechless. She went over to him and tenderly pressed his body to hers. He could not see the tears running down Mary's cheeks as she stammered, 'Yes Richard, I'm working for 65 Roses.'

Since 1965, the term '65 Roses' has been used by children of all ages to describe their disease. But, making it easier to say, does not make CF any easier to live with. The '65 Roses' story has captured the hearts and emotions of all who have heard it. The rose, appropriately the ancient symbol of love, has become a symbol of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

'65 Roses® ' is a registered trademark of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

Re: NWR: Something to make me feel better...

Don't forget to keep praying!!!