Tag Archives: countdown to 40

All I want for Christmas…

Posted on December 22, 2011 by

At this time of year in the UK, it’s normal to be asked what you want from Santa Claus on Christmas Day. The majority of people ask for their latest want big and small. My request, after 40 years of … Continue reading →

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Once more…

Posted on October 6, 2011 by

As I get back into the swing of things after my recent IV treatment for my cystic fibrosis (CF)*, I’m drawing inspiration from the battle cry of William Shakespeare’s historic play Henry V: “Once more unto the breach, dear friends, … Continue reading →

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White Flag

Posted on September 7, 2011 by

There are certain times battling cystic fibrosis (CF) when I need to wave the white flag and strategically surrender for a while to re-group and come back fighting. There are different layers of suffering and corresponding medication with CF. Outside of … Continue reading →

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The Curious Case of Tim Wotton

Posted on August 3, 2011 by

There are some strange quirks that come as a result of having the life-threatening illness cystic fibrosis (CF) that make it a rather unique and curious condition. It’s not just about the lungs… I’ve noticed during my life-time that for … Continue reading →

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Fighting Talk

Posted on July 9, 2011 by

In life actions often speak louder than words. This is especially true when applied to the sport of boxing as David Haye discovered when he came up against the man mountain Wladimir Klitschko last week. This fight got me thinking … Continue reading →

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The show must go on

Posted on May 27, 2011 by

Quite a lot of my time living with Cystic Fibrosis* feels like a giant act covering up how I’m feeling physically and mentally. My coping mechanism at these times is to ignore it; think ‘I can’ thoughts and have a … Continue reading →

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40 Not Out

Posted on May 5, 2011 by

Making it to 40 as a life-long cystic fibrosis (CF)* sufferer was a hugely significant milestone and one I didn’t take lightly. It came with a mix of emotions – joy, relief and happiness, but also some guilt for those … Continue reading →

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This life begins at 40

Posted on March 17, 2011 by

I never thought it possible for most of my life. Slowly I dared to dream, even whisper it… now I can shout it out loud – “I’ve made it to 40!” For me it is a moment to reflect on … Continue reading →

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Eyes wide open

Posted on March 10, 2011 by

It’s marvelous what you can see when you really open your eyes. Nearly 40 years of suffering with a life-threatening illness has taught me that life is too precious to miss anything. As much as I despise my daily battle … Continue reading →

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Think well

Posted on March 3, 2011 by

There’s a ‘battle royale’ taking place in my body every day I endure my life-threatening illness – it’s the mental struggle between pessimism and optimism. By quashing negative thoughts, more often than not, my cup of life remains half full … Continue reading →

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