Breathe Bravely

A blog about my beautiful life living with Cystic Fibrosis: to educate and help promote awareness and understanding associated with CF. Dedicated to sharing my experiences of the good, the bad, the ugly, and the funny, so that all who so eagerly support the fight against CF, will know how much their love and support truly means.

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Wednesday, November 12, 2014

Watching the World

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I sit within the walls of my hospital room and peer out into the world. Snowflakes dance across my window as I yearn to breathe in the cri...

Thursday, November 6, 2014

Invisible

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Cystic Fibrosis is considered an invisible disease, yet it is anything but. Meaning, I look perfectly healthy to the unknowing eye, whil...

Tuesday, October 28, 2014

Say Anything

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Words: what incredible beauty and meaning they can hold. They are the truest form of expression born out of the very core of who we are. ...

Thursday, October 23, 2014

Living Memory

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The Fall season is at its prime. Everywhere I look there are hues of beautiful yellows, reds, and oranges. You can’t help but be awe ...

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Friday, October 17, 2014

Irreplaceable

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[Blog entry created by Mark Bonnema] “Lover….” That is one of our endearing names we use for each other. It usually evokes the tone “...

Monday, October 13, 2014

Strength Among Weakness

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Have you ever been so overcome with emotion, so stripped of every ounce of stoic strength, that the mere presence of a memory steals your wo...

Thursday, October 2, 2014

Being Honest

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6 months ago I did something that drastically changed my life. I logged into Breathe Bravely for the very first time and I began writing. ...

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Ashley Ballou-Bonnema: I define myself by how I see myself reflected in the relationships of the people I know and love. Thankful for each opportunity, relationship, and breath life is willing to give me.

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