I POSITIVELY have Crohns

Growing up, we all have dreams and aspirations of what we think we'll be. The little boy who wanted to be a firefighter or policeman, the little girl who wanted to be a teacher or nurse. We find often find that our lives do not always make for a dream come true.

We never imagine that we will grow up and have illnesses that often require daily dealings. We never daydream about the medications we'll take or the doctors appointments we'll make. What kind of aspiration is that?

Truthfully, I can't recall all the things I thought I would be. But as it turns out, I have been granted a life that is rich and full despite the illness. I have been fortunate enough to see love at its greatest, understanding at its best and patience beyond measure. How many people dream of living with such things and never will?

For all the things I thought I'd be, becoming a passionate, positive individual with hope and optimism is something that will carry me wherever life takes me.