Re: in general

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In a message dated 4/17/2003 1:57:54 PM Central Daylight Time,

reamsfarm@... writes:

>

> Thanks to Lenora and Allel? for the encouragement. I have heard

> about the modifiers (that's the explanation given by our docs) I just

> wanted to hear from some who had the same CF mutations as Abby. I

> can somehow read the messages on the board now so I must have

> accidentally pressed the right button.?--- I don't want to sound

> pessimistic at all. We are learning that this info stuff can be a

> slippery slope. The most important thing is having a positive

> setting for our family. We are just starting this and want to get

> the basics straight. I believe once we get a decent hold on them,

> we'll feel better. We don't want this to rule our lives or rob our

> joy. Our children are doing great and we want that to continue. I

> am going to get my wife on this site so she can participate. She

> stays at home with our 2 youngest, including Abby (and 2yrold Chloe)

> and I'm a farmer who is about to get very busy. Her name is Kathy

> and she definitely struggles with being tied down here. Our 2-yr-old

> had hip dysplasia and was in a body cast for 3 mos. and a brace for 6

> wks. (corrected and running around now)while Kathy was on bedrest

> during her preg. w/ Abby. She's been tied down for a while but is a

> very hard worker and a strong and devoted mom. She can't seem to

> find decent help to help clean or keep kids - even while she's here.

> Our families are into their own thing though we occasionally get a

> night out. Thanks for ll the responses.

> Joe

Joe,

You sound like a very caring husband Kathy is very lucky! She needs others to

talk to it really helps. Where are you from? We are from Iowa. Deb A