Though in our hearts we desire to be free from DBA, we have learned patience, love, trust, perseverance, compassion, courage, and to cry.
The DBAF has been a life saver for us! They’ve supplied us with the knowledge and the resources to fight off anything DBA might throw at us.
Difficulties are meant to rouse, not discourage. The human spirit is to grow strong by conflict. – William E. Channing
We hope for an easier life, until then we are grateful for each day together.
Never give up on something that you can’t go a day without thinking about.
It has been seven years since DBA became part of our vocabulary. Our son’s diagnosis brought confusion, apprehension and despair. The discovery of DBAF is a stroke of serendipity. While even more tears were shed, these are now mingled with knowledge, understanding and, more significantly, hope. It will be through research that our son will be able to secure a brighter future.
Having DBA has taught me to not give up the fight and to do the best that I can. The DBAF has become more than just a source of friends and knowledge, but a family of support through the bad and the good.
DBA has forever changed our lives, but we will persevere until we find a cure.
And when the storm is over, you won’t remember how you made it through or how you managed to survive. You won’t even be sure, in fact, whether the storm is really over. BUT…one thing is certain: When you come out of the storm, you won’t be the same person who walked in!
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