Bringing up boys with a life-limiting condition

The article is called :’Bringing up boys with a life-limiting condition’

The story is written By Michelle Roberts Health reporter, BBC News.

Summary:

The story tells us about the Davison family. The young couple have 2 small children with cystic fibroses. This is a incurable inherited disease that cuts short the life expectancy. The mother tells about how their world fell apart when they found out both their sons have this disease and what a shock it was since no-one in the family has this disease. The mother also tells us how normal day life is influenced by this disease. She talks about the medication, the physiotherapy and the difficulties it brings. She also talks about how they try not to look at the sad side of things, but enjoy the time they have together.

Reaction:

It is amazing how positive this family is although they have this dark cloud hanging over them and how well they cope with their situation. It really makes you as a reader realize how precious life is and how important it is to cherish every moment of it with the people you love.