Tim Wotton
Tim Wotton, a Cystic Fibrosis sufferer, has been defying the odds for over 40 years and is sharing his life lessons and experiences. After counting down to the massive 40 milestone in 2011, he is now regularly sharing his trials and tribulations via this blog and his forthcoming book…
-
Recent Posts
Archives
Tags
40 alternative therapy beating the odds body talk body whisperer CF CF and children CF and exercise CF and Sport complimentary therapy control Countdown countdown to 40 Cure for CF Curious case of Tim Wotton Cystic Fibrosis dark moments dark vs light dying to live enduring eyes open fighting talk for just one day hockey inspire IV's Life begins at 40 lighten the burden low ebb medication near-death experience Paternity positive thinking Postcards Postcards from Earth pushing on relentless sporting life survival survivor the show must go on This life Tim Wotton what i wouldn't give WottonCategories
Blog Stats
- 38,119 hits
Follow me on Twitter
- See which 'c word' offers the most hope for cystic fibrosis sufferers - timwotton.wordpress.com/2013/04/26/dar… 3 weeks ago
- See which 'c' word is so important for cystic fibrosis sufferers - timwotton.wordpress.com/2013/04/26/dar… 3 weeks ago
- How long are you prepared to wait for the most important thing in your life? Find out the answer in my CF blog - timwotton.wordpress.com/2013/04/26/dar… 3 weeks ago
- It's tough to exercise with cystic fibrosis... find out more in my latest survival blog 'Catching the bug' - timwotton.wordpress.com/2013/03/07/cat… 2 months ago
- I've been catching the right kind of bug recently... find out more in my latest CF survival blog 'Catching the bug' - timwotton.wordpress.com/2013/03/07/cat… 2 months ago
Meta
Yearly Archives: 2012
Introspective
The recent death of my father has given me fresh perspective on how I can and will keep battling the life-threatening illness, cystic fibrosis (CF).* People have kindly told me that my struggle with CF has given them perspective on … Continue reading
Cross to bear
Hide and not seek. This is the latest challenge for people with the life-threatening illness Cystic Fibrosis (CF)*… Under current medical guidelines CF patients have been advised to no longer spend time with each other. It’s all down to the … Continue reading
Race for life
The true Olympic ethos has it that ‘it’s not the winning but the taking part that counts.’ This is also true of my family and friends who have stepped up to fundraise for my illness, cystic fibrosis (CF)*. Perhaps prompted … Continue reading
Posted in Postcards from Earth
Tagged beating the odds, CF, CF and exercise, CF and Sport, CF fundraising, chariots of fire, Cystic Fibrosis, enduring, Eric Liddell, hockey, inspire, Isaiah chapter 40, Olympics and CF, positive thinking, Postcards, Postcards from Earth, pushing on, race for life, sporting life, survival, the show must go on, Tim Wotton, Wotton
4 Comments
Into the blue
Leaving the grey of England for a recent family holiday to sunnier climes allowed me to take a break from my cystic fibrosis (CF)* and diabetes… or did it? In late June we went on holiday to Turkey. We had … Continue reading
Not alone
It’s not just the sufferer who’s affected by the diagnosis of a life-threatening illness, like cystic fibrosis (CF)*. Close family and friends have a crucial role to play as well… During the recent Jubilee holiday in the UK, I met … Continue reading
Breaking the mould
I’ve been celebrating this last week since my gorgeous son Felix turned five. Every parent takes delight in the milestones of their children, but there’s extra poignancy for me… Born in 1971 and diagnosed six months later with the chronic … Continue reading
Business as usual
For anyone suffering the daily grind of a life-threatening illness such as cystic fibrosis (CF)*, there’s no such thing as a normal working day. This is magnified when going away on business… As an internal communications consultant, every day while … Continue reading
Doctor! Doctor!
They say that good things must come to an end. This week, after nearly 30 years the doctor who treated my cystic fibrosis (CF)* has retired. How did we maintain the doctor-patient relationship for so long and what does my … Continue reading
Winter’s Bone
In the bleak midwinter, we all tend to smile behind a frown. For people battling with the chronic lung condition cystic fibrosis (CF)* that frown is harder to remove… ‘Winter’s Bone’ is a recent film set in the extreme environment … Continue reading
Posted in Postcards from Earth
Tagged battling January blues, beating the odds, CF, CF and colds, CF and winter, Cystic Fibrosis, cystic fibrosis in winter, dark moments, inspire, keeping your health in winter, low ebb, medication, Postcards, Postcards from Earth, survival, Tim Wotton, winter's bone, Wotton
9 Comments
