Growing up with CF

Growing up with CF is what Mary did. Every day, sometimes multiple times in a day, Mary was required to “do a mask” treatment. After each inhalation treatment, I would put Mary upside down on my lap and “clap” her back and upper chest to loosen the mucus in her lungs so she could cough it up.

I addition, Mary took Cotezym to help her digest her food. She could not leave the house without the meds. Her teachers in school knew to help remind her to take her meds before eating.

This one of the earliest pictures of Mary having her mask treatment while playing Nintendo with step-brother Michael.

Mary Boleyn (Frank) with CF mask treatment

Christmas Decorations with Mary Boleyn

Mary loved the entire idea of a holiday season. Her love of celebration always took on an even greater energy force of purpose for Christmas time.

So today, we decorated her memorial with tree decorations made by the same Cricket Forge that created her memorial.

Sometimes I miss you more than I can bear. I turn around to see if you’re not there. Love you this much. As big as I can reach and more.

Happy Birthday Mary Boleyn 2019

Mary loved her birthdays. The celebrations began early in the morning. Numerous times she gathered friends to a party. Her passion for life and celebrating every day was infectious to many. Her example of purpose went far beyond her years. It came from a deep perception of her CF journey that was unique, honorable, and an example to follow.

Believe in Yourself

Mary Boleyn Bookmark

This is the book and bookmark that Mary had when she arrived Jul 16, 2017, in Durham, NC. A number of pages were highlighted, dogeared, and annotated. Mary never gave up on learning more about herself and life. What a great reminder. Thank you, sweetie.

Seven More Sleeps Mary, until…

You loved the Fall. It reminded you of your birthday coming up. When you were young, we would put up birthday decorations for you, Miranda, and Michael near Miranda’s Oct 8th, I think, and leave them up until Dec 27 for Michaels. His was a month after yours on November 27th.

Love you this……………much. As big as I can reach.