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…
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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
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Good to talk?
To talk or not to talk – that’s the question. Is it easy to talk openly about a life-threatening illness such as cystic fibrosis (CF)* OR is silence golden? I waited for nearly 40 years before I found my voice… … Continue reading
Once more…
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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Tagged 40, beating the odds, CF, CF and Sport, countdown to 40, Cystic Fibrosis, dark moments, enduring, hockey, inspire, IV's, Once more, Postcards, Postcards from Earth, pushing on, sporting life, survival, Tim Wotton, Wotton
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The show must go on
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
This life begins at 40
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
