Life is a journey- you know what I mean? Peter and I are just gonna continue to take it one day at a time, enjoy the ride, and make the most most of each day. Thanks for being on this journey with us!

@lilymela2674

6 жыл бұрын

The Frey Life Mary ever since u started the feeding tube you've had a certain glow and I'm happy when u feel better

@NJlovessinging

6 жыл бұрын

One day at a time, one breath at a time. Thank you for reminding me of this today Mary.

@yourfavwonch

6 жыл бұрын

Yeah, that's a blood vessel that blew. It happens alot. I have mild asthma but I do cardio to try to strengthen my lungs and heart, and when I get really breathy and almost heaving, I get those around my eyes from the strain. The bruise/mark will go away though Mary. :P

@kimmmunsey4184

6 жыл бұрын

💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘

@Ludovica_B

6 жыл бұрын

My blood vessels pop out when I'm throwing up, especially around my eyes and on the chins. 😘😘

So glad your health and new medicine has allowed you to adopt ♥️

How things have chanced, I'm so incredibly happy for them becomming parents soon.

Peter you are a wonderful husband to Mary. Glad God brought you two together.

I have to say you're being incredibly patient about responding to this question yet again. It must be painful and frustrating when someone asks you for the umpteenth time.

You know yourselves and your limitations better than anyone.... And I know your decision was prayerfully thought out and I think it's great that the Lord has given you both such peace on the matter. Kids aren't for everyone.... But your love for kids can still spread joy and help others. You are both awesome, strong individuals.

I think that's a smart decision. I have 4 children and I wish I knew how sick I would get and how challenging life would become. I don't have CF, but I can say how hard it is to manage life with a chronic illness with kids. Good choice.

@kimberlyhayes6006

6 жыл бұрын

Surviving as Mom same. I have four kids too and my lungs are so weak from chronic respiratory failure and asthma do I can't do much of anything, my dad does most of everything. I just got off life support for the NINTH time last Thursday and it's just getting worse :(

@SurvivingasMom

6 жыл бұрын

I'm so sorry to hear it.

@janette2438

6 жыл бұрын

The Young Life am,xx 0bnmmmcOok

@QueenNoTeetha151

6 жыл бұрын

Same here too. I have 4 kids and a whole host of health problems. Its lovely to have them but also exhausting! I rely heavily on my husband and he works full time!

@nialaexplores1167

6 жыл бұрын

I thought with rheumatoid arthritis it would be fine having kids but wound up breaking my hip at 7 Months pregnant at the age of 24 . my daughter is going to be our one and only but I'm thankful I have her but hard keeping up with her now that she's 2 1/2

I have never understood why people think they need to know what every woman intends to do with her uterus. Unless that person is involved in the decision or process, it shouldn't matter to them.

@Cemommster

5 жыл бұрын

selbarton oh my, it’s a simple question.

@brelianne12

5 жыл бұрын

@jenny m but it's not always a simple answer

@francaperotti5934

3 жыл бұрын

I absolutly agree it amazes me that people think just because your Married you have to have children.

Dear Mary and Peter, I am sure you will be the favorite aunt and uncle of all your friends children! And that can be the most rewarding experience since you can be their friends without the pressure of raising them "properly". You guys have such a young spirit that you will be their "partners in crime", your shoulders and ears will be the places where their laughs, secrets and tears will find a friendly and honest reception. You guys are perfect for this! I am so happy you are at peace. Big hug!

@kaylacorrine4139

6 жыл бұрын

LUI SA Reading your comment just brought me to tears at work. I could not agree more. God has in his plan the kind of impact Mary and Peter both are going to make on the kids surrounding them, and I just can't help but think how truly Blessed and fortunate those children are to have such a wonderful support group.

@michelleschafer5417

6 жыл бұрын

LUI SA i like what you said

@junbh2

6 жыл бұрын

I was thinking this too. Special aunties and uncles bring a whole different gift to children :).

You have a baby! His name is Ollie!

@arthurvanessen5390

6 жыл бұрын

Barbara Summo so true

@hannahmoraes6541

5 жыл бұрын

True

@jilldurham5498

5 жыл бұрын

so true. Animals are the best children to have. I have six animals. I have one cat and four dogs.

@brittanyBSBbabe

3 жыл бұрын

2 now! Harry too!

@BelieverInChristJesus4ever

2 жыл бұрын

By the end of December 2021 they will have their son 🙂

Sometimes those of us who are healthy and plan a large family can't. I had 8 rounds of fertility treatment to have my son, when I was 27. I had a hysterectomy at 28, due to problems. I am now the aunt who spoils young cousins.

I have several chronic illnesses. I didn’t marry until I was 35 and my husband was 40. We so wanted to have a family. We met with high risk pregnancy doctors and they thought that they could manage a pregnancy with me. But, we had to look beyond just the pregnancy. A child requires a lot of care. I was a School Counselor for 20 years and I worked with students who had parents with chronic illness and in some cases, they were taking care of their parent. That is so hard on a child. I didn’t want my child to have to take care of me. My husband and I have been blessed with many wonderful nieces and nephews. We love having special relationships with them. I have times of sadness about not having children but I know that it was the best decision for our family. You have to do what is best for your family and find peace with that decision.

Mary and Peter, you are always in my thoughts and prayers. I know that the life decisions you make together are carefully considered with maturity and love. Thank you for sharing with us these personal, intimate decisions. You go above and beyond what a couple should ever have to share with "strangers" (us), and I want to tell you that I appreciate what you are doing for the cause of promoting awareness of CF, and all the ramifications.

Mary and Peter, my husband and I faced the same decision. Like you, we decided against having children. I have Spina Bifida and my grandmother also had a child with spina bifida. So, there was the possibility in my case that it may be genetic. But God still blessed us. I always wanted a little girl and now I have TWO little nieces who mean the world to me. And I teach Sunday School. So, that fills my heart with joy.

@jilldurham5498

5 жыл бұрын

You can adopt

@francaperotti5934

3 жыл бұрын

I have spina bifida and hydrocephilus. In my case it is not genetic i do have a son He was born healthy and my sister has 2 Kids boy and girl both healthy. It doesnt mean your child will be' born with SB.

Your relationship gives so much joy to the world! You two are the perfect team!

Y’all make me so extremely happy about how y’all have been able to make such a beautiful life with the family you have that surrounds you and you are able to love on the babies that are apart of y’alls life! My husband and I have been married 9 years and still have thoughts of maybe or maybe not. I am so thankful for all the children within our lives that we can share those experiences and we both have discovered that there is still SO MUCH MORE we both want to do and see. As adults and coming closer to the window of time where it’s still considered “low risk” for me to have a child slowly closing in, we are both still happy to be together and don’t feel any pressure (from ourselves) to have children right now. I know this video is from a year ago, but I only just started following y’alls journey and I am forever grateful to see such positivity and gratitude every day to start my day and really think about how my life is impacting others and my hope is that I leave a positive impression in those around me 💜

I am so glad you came back to this discussion of making decisions and trusting in God. I have Lymphoma and am in remission, but my cancer will come back, possibly sooner than later and I worry about the decision of leaving my job as a chaplain, which I love. After watching your video regarding Children, Q & A, recently I had one of those days when I wondered how I would live without my friends and family at work and without doing work I love. --And I remembered your comment that God had given you peace around your decision. And I thought, "When the time comes and I have to leave my work, I can trust that God will carry me and give me peace with that transition." Just wanted you both to know that I very much value your God-talk and that you have helped me. I am 61 and probably much older than your parents, but I think that makes little difference in these circumstances. I am grateful for the wisdom of your faith. --Also, I ordered 2 sets of the Do What You Think and Laugh Everyday decals -- and I wanted you to know they will be hanging on the walls of 2 locked psychiatric wards in a community hospital in Chicago: on the med-psych/geriatric ward and the women's ward. And they will be seen by men and women who very much treasure messages of hope. I thank you for them.

I checked earlier for a vlog. 😁 love you guys. I know what it is like to have cruddy lungs I cough up gross stuff and sometimes cough till I throw up... I also think I may have some stomach ulcers or something else it just doesn't work right. I am going to be 25 next month and I have so many health issues.... I just try to hang in there and I really need to get one of your do what you think you can't do shirts. I have horrible anxiety and it is difficult to get out of my house most days but I push myself because I need to go to work.... Mary you are such an inspiration... I also suffer from severe depression and honestly just feel like ending it most days. I do not have it as tough of a life as you do so if you can get through what you are getting through so can I. Peter your love for Mary is incredible. I wish I could find a man that loved me as much as you love her. You guys are so lucky to have each other... I have never had a real relationship as I get older it seems harder to find... I also chose not to have kids because of all my health issues I refuse to pass that on and twins runs in my family so.... don't need that. My brother's girl friend recently had a son and he is the spitting image of my brother he looks like his twin when he was a baby. His name is Oliver and has cheeks for days he was born August 4th and I haven't met him yet because my brother is being stupid to say the least..... breaks my heart. His girl friend wants me to meet him but I don't think my brother wants me around.... we got separated as a family but she drives so she could easily come to see me. I am going to suggest to her that he take piano lessons when he grows up he has very long fingers just like my brother and I think he would be great at it when he is older. I am in love with the kid already I just wish I could see him and hug my brother and his girl friend I miss and love them a lot and I have told them that they just don't care. Enough of that..... The not my hands feeding tube challenge was great Mary you should try it that way now. I bet you won't spill any. 😂😁 I also love Oliver and wish I could kiss his face. I have a black cat with green/yellow (they change color) eyes and he is my baby. I was crying on my porch the one day and I heard meowing coming from behind my porch and so I went around to look and get the cat to come to me and when he doesn't I sit back down. A couple minutes later he comes over to me and flops down on his back at my feet and that was it love at first belly rub. I have had him since 2011 and he keeps me from giving up he is my grumpy old man and I love him to death. Thank you guys so much for sharing your lives and being such an inspiration to all of us. Love you guys tons and tons. Kiss Ollie for me. 💜

I just got done watching a program on PBS that made me cry for an hour and then watching this , I got emotional again. The love you guys show is so inspiring. I have choose to remain single and of course give up that family to better serve the Lord and help preach His message. It is something I've come to peace with but I shed a tear.

Oh Peter 💔 Your reaction towards the end of the video just broke my heart. I have CF and my husband and I are in the middle of deciding of children are right for us, and I can see how hard it is on the spouse of someone with a chronic illness. Your followers know you are strong and have a peace, but even within peace there is room for tears 🌸 Love you guys

the light in both your faces is beautiful :) you are both filled with such positivity and life!

Thank you for including us in your lives. I know your decision was prayerfully thought out. I can't have children due to my chronic illnesses and adoption won't be in my future either because I do good to just take care of me. But I understand babies "giving you life" and bringing you happiness 100%! It's hard finding out that yet another friend is pregnant. But on the plus side I get to babysit and hang out when I'm feeling up to it and that absolutely makes my day!!

It's cruel for people to keep asking that question. Can't they see you're a sick girl and it's sad that they keep reminding you. As long as your life together is happy and it can be seen. Love you two.

@Yogirliej4dee

6 жыл бұрын

hannah sutherland can you imagine what pregnancy will do to Mary due to her illness? I see all the meds she take and it might cause problems.

May God keep giving you both peace, he loves you a lot xxx

I won't be having children nor getting married in large part because of my chronic pain and illnesses - I need a full-time caregiver. It's so true that we have to grieve this loss. Simultaneously, I often think of the baby dedications and similar ceremonies in various Christian denominations where parents bring their babies before the Lord and before the congregation and together the congregation and parents agree to help raise those little ones in the love, encouragement, correction...of the Lord, and in community with one another. Yet I often feel like I don't see parents following through on the community life part. Everyone thinks they either have to or are somehow responsible to raise children on their own without help and support...which is kinda proud and silly IMO. We're often acting like Christ's church of random disconnected body parts rather than the full body of the church held together in unity and community. So I'm truly glad to see that you guys have the desire to be that community for others, for biological parents. I grew up in a messed up family, but a sweet older couple with no biological children (multiple miscarriages due to her Type 1 diabetes) showed me love and became spiritual parents to me. I was lead to the Lord through their example! God bless you both, as you continue to grieve and give...God sees.

Blessings Mary and Peter. Like you I have not been able to have children because of chronic illness and I have a maternal heart. I am much older now and don't look back with sadness at all. I have loved and supported other children and raised wild birds who have been orphaned. A full heart always finds means of expression. Our lives are what they are and no one has every thing. With trust and acceptance we can weather the grieving process of not having our own wee ones, acknowledging the loss but being grateful for the gains that come when our love is spread more widely ღ

I think it's awesome you've put loads of time and thought into the decision as to whether or not to become parents. Most people don't do that - pregnancies are either unplanned or couples just think 'oh well I'd like a baby lets have one' but with little thought to it or any real idea as to how LIFE CHANGING it really truly is. It's no joke when parents often admit, if they had known how hard it was going to be, they probably wouldn't have done it (adding of course not that their child / children is / are here they wouldn't not want them). I too decided not to have kids - partly it was due to circumstance (happily single) but mainly because deep down I knew I would find it too hard - i have had struggles with severe depressions or most of my life - having children would make my life more complicated and I just didn't want that. And like you two, I am happy and at peace with that. As I said, I think it's incredibly mature yu sat down and out some real thought into the pros and enough people do that. (This ist to say I'd judge you if at some stage you revisited the decision and decided to have children of course :) )

You both handled that well. I understand the process of the choices of having or not having children. My husband and I had to wait 10 years for a blessing from God. It was a long hard road and still a road we are on for maybe one more.

Yay.... watching your video and can't wait to see your video on the New England leaves!!! Thanks for sharing. .... still watching.

I feel that is a very sensible decision about the children side of things. I also have chronic illnesses and would love to be a mum but I am very aware of the implications of my health on a child. It's a tough decision but one we must make xxxx

Sometimes the HARDEST thing is working out what will “snap you out” of a bummer chronic illness day-ur doing it, and doing an AWESOME job!!!!!!

You two and the commenters made me cry. This is an internal battle that I have. I love babies but I'm too sick for an infant now and probably in 5, 10, 15 years from now. I've had the talk with my boyfriend but he doesn't really understand how precarious my chronic illness really is.

Confession time here... so much of why I watch your videos is because you and Peter remind me of what my life used to be like with my husband... before we had kids and lots of diagnoses. I love my kids, but they both have autism, which is super challenging, then I was diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, then they were diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, then my husband was diagnosed with Frontotemporal Dementia. I would do it all again, but sometimes it is really hard and I feel so guilty on days when I can't be the mom I want to be. You are so right, it's all a journey, and thank you for sharing yours with us.

I understand the decision you made about having kids. I see how much it takes out of Mary when you are visiting your friends kids. But I really hope that some day in some capacity you guys get to be parents/foster parents/ the best aunts and uncles ever because I see how much joy it being to you guys ❤️

Love your videos and you two are awesome. Is Peter planning to drone the leaves changing? I think a video of that would be so cool.

@mackdawg1320

6 жыл бұрын

PrincessMax360 4:50

I really appreciate you talking about this. I'm unable to have children, and have decided for a variety of reasons that, as much as I love children, being a mother is not something I will do. It is very hard, but you're right, there is some peace. And I love being an aunt, and I love being able to devote myself to service without worrying I'm neglecting my own family.

I love you guys you have made my journey with my chronic illness easier and i love watching you guys. I would be so happy to meet you guys you are such genuine people. I know you don't do meet and greets because of Mary's health but i know a lot of us her in the New England area would love to meet you both.

I remember this vlog well... It broke my heart. TY to Tricafta (sp?) for opening up a whole new world for Peter and Mary! So excited for December 2021!

Smart decision. I don't want kids because of my autism. Sometimes I find it difficult to care for myself let alone for a child. Instead i have a bunny and he is my baby ;).

@Yogirliej4dee

6 жыл бұрын

xirisx1988 yeah, for them what if something happen to the mother and the baby won't grow up with one?? It's sad to think about but it happens often.

@530Paradise

5 жыл бұрын

bunnies are such great pets. Quiet and sweet

My husband and I can relate. We both really thought we would have children or adopt, but I too battle chronic illness that makes it not the right decision for us. But God has been so faithful and filled out lives with love in so many ways. Thank you for sharing your journey ❤️

Thank you for your courage every day!

Been subscribed for a few months... I really enjoy watching all your vlogs. Thank you for sharing your journey.

Do you ever have days that you wish you didn't have the health issues you have? Your such an amazing strong person with a super positive attitude that I wish I had.

As you said, everyone has to make their own decisions about their family. You've made the smartest for you because you know the situation you live with. Everyone's journey is different. God Bless you both and Ollie too.

Been binge watching your vlogs and living vicariously through you guys about seeing the start of fall. I am from Boston but live in TX now and there is no color change here really 😭.

You are such amazing people. So much love for you two

You guys are just a loving wonderful couple, and I respect your decision, and it is lovely to love on your friends babies as if they were your own! Do what you gotta do!! ❤️

Look at you now, waiting to invite another into the family! How fun to look back.

Your honesty is amazing. I have chronic injuries and I know I would have cheated the child/children and myself from being the mom I would have wanted to be. I still get to be the auntie and love my best friends kids even when I don't get to the school plays or basketball games. You have to do what is right for your family and what works for you. I can't believe you have been married for 7 years and together for 12 years. You both look like you just walked right out of college. You must have met in high school or have never aged. Cheers to you both and the love you have for each other and your friends. It is nice to know that you have friends that will let you hold the babies and give you the baby fix and love on the little ones. A fur baby is like a child. I know it is not the same but Ollie is the perfect one to love on. You and Peter are both smart, realistic, and make good decisions as hard as those decisions are to make. Yep, the leaves were epic! Where I live we don't get the seasons and I get a wee bit of leave envy when I see the cool posts of the leaves changing. Sometimes I wonder if the photos are legit because of the beauty and are they edited or not. I have a feeling the leaves aren't edited it is nature at its finest. Cheers!

Mary I saw the short clip of you singing. I love your voice would love to hear you sing more

Thanks for sharing your journey. If you guys are at peace with your decision, that's all that matters ❤

I love you guys so much! Mary, you’re so adorable, so kind, & such a beautiful soul! And Peter is so sweet and caring! What a true prince he is! You guys are so amazing together! Such a wonderful love & relationship you guys have! 💏

I love you guys' relationship! Very wise and thoroughly thought out decision. I love your wisdom. Besides, I don't know if Ollie would want to share LOL

"Operation mucus drop off" with Frey...Peter Frey. LOL 😜

Love you guys. We can't have kids, but we foster and are adopting one of our young adults. Mary does look a little better. Do you guys defuse any essential oils in your home? I have found that lavender and frankincense defused has also helped me with my lungs and sinuses. Yaaa for fall color! Feel better!

Maybe you could try to take one picture every day of your garden, a beautiful tree... and then do a time lapse during fall !!

Love you guys from Shreveport Louisiana. Sorry about not keeping up. We bought another house. Abd redoing some stuff about it, but it will be awesome when it's finished.. Caught up on videos now. Just love you all

Watching in 2022 - Congratulations on baby Elijah!! ❤️

Hi Mary and peter and Ollie!! Great video today! I have gotten broken blood vessels around my eyes from throwing up. It's not a good feeling!! I pray you feel better soon Mary! I can't wait for fall. My husband and I are in Virginia. Its STILL very hot and humid here. 😊 I loved the picture of you and the little baby girl smiling!! Adorable! 😄

My personal opinion is that as a godly couple, you will be given the children you are meant to have. You might foster,, you might not. You might impact young people through yours and Peter's ministry, and that's an amazingly necessary thing, giving disadvantaged youth a role model on how to deal with really hard stuff in a faithful manner. I'm a middle aged lady who will never have kids and who struggles to find a place in Christ's church as I'm flying solo. I never doubt his love for me, but I still grieve the loss of opportunity to serve him properly. Remember - parenting is not just about blood connections but about a willingness to love and care for a child that isnt connected to you by genetics - in my opinion this is an amazisng thing! You and Peter are already serving Christ as an inspiration to me (i live with Chronic mental illness and am currently having themongoing thought of 'do what you think you can't do' in my head to help me keep going, which is a big improvement on my usual negative self talk) Never underestimate the impact you are having in Jesus's name on individuals, and thank you for your honest vlogging.

You two are such an inspiration ❤️

I will be looking forward to your vid with the leaves. If at all possible, post pics. I love the fall and sometimes can not see them like I would like to. Thank you and Blessings to you all.

When she coughs I think how when my asthma is bad I feel horrible, when I don't have my inhaler my lungs feel so tight that it's hard to breath, and this amazing girl right here has to go through it every day! You are such a strong woman and not all people would be as happy as you are with CF. I had never heard of CF, but I have such respect for Mary for being so strong and for being such a good role model and Peter for being such a good partner in life! ❤️❤️

Your decision makes sense, as a person with a disability as well i tend to have the sane thoughts and feeling you do about having kids

Such a touching video, thank you for being honest and real and not being afraid to talk about the hard things. Love you guys praying God's peace and strength and joy fills your day :)

I kinda miss those old vlogs... But so so proud of how far you've come guys

Get better soon Mary. Love you guys bunches.

I like the flossers. They are so convenient. Oh wow, it's a good thing you found that balloon leaks. Families look like a lot of different things. Some people are a couple and some people are a couple with a pet. Some people can't have children for various reasons.

Oh how things have changed! Love this.

You guys have some amazing strength... I like watching your vlogs

when i cough a lot and my mom isn't around (if it happens at night or while she's at work) she said she can tell because i get little red dots around my nose and eyes and i've never seen anyone else talk about it so thank you for making me feel normal 😂

This just showed up on my homepage and now I'm about to cry. 💜😭

Growing up our mom gave us things like ginger ale, tea and toast with cinnamon sugar on it. Those were our go to's for tummy troubles. I did the same for my kids 😊 hope you're feeling better soon 🙏🏻

Iowa has a beautiful autumn too!

You gotta just roll with those waves! Love you all!

After losing my daughter as a baby at the age of 22 I decided then that I did not want to bring children into a life that was so hard to manage with being disabled and off and on illnesses. I never regret that because I enjoy other children more, but don't have to worry about neglecting or their well being when I'm down with something. I do not have to sacrifice my health either, Its bad enough my service dogs through out the years had to wait on me some times when I was sick I feel guilt from that. So its a choice to not to have kids and Its OK not to.

Love your videos❤️❤️❤️

As I'm sure I commented on that video from a couple yrs ago, I do believe you both made the right call. It would be increasingly difficult on both of you to have a baby. One thing I thought about while watching this, and I'm sure you guys have thought about this as well, when Mary has to be admitted for an infection or a procedure, you would have to find childcare for your child(ren). I'm sure you would have your parents or loved ones or friends come out of the woodworks to help. But not having the child(ren) makes it more manageable from my perspective watching your videos and one less "thing" to worry about when Mary needs attention on getting better. I'm sure that sounds bad and that's not my intention. I know all too well how Chronic Illness eats away at your time, $, and body function. If it is in the cards for you guys to even possibly adopt in the future, I have no doubt in my mind that the sweet child(or children) would be loved and well taken care of. Thank you for sharing on this topic and of course thank you for sharing a little chunk of your life every day! Love you guys and of course Ollie boy!!

Stay strong !

Mary, your "waves of processing" comment really helped me feel more normal today, thank you for that.

I found out I have turners syndrome...so long story short..I can’t have children at all. So I understand your issue completely. You have to make your own decision and go by what you can do. Don’t worry about what anyone says. I love you all and keep doing what you are doing

There's more to life than procreating.

People often as me if I am ever going to have kids and like CF my overall condition is genetic and since I have it,my child would have a 50% chance of having my condition. The hormones released during pregnancy are known to make my overall condition worse. The risk of pre-mature birth is very great as well as uterine rupture, poor healing, and uncontrolled bleeding, then on top of that my child could have the condition. Because of how severe I am already at 18, having a kid could frankly kill me and or the baby, so the risk is just not worth it when I can adopt children. I can not knowingly give my child the same condition I have. So I have made the decision to get my tubes tied to completely eliminate the risk of pregnancy. Biological kids are just not in the picture for me and that is ok.

@ecologist_to_be

6 жыл бұрын

Madison Do you have connective tissue disease? I have EDS and that is the issue that can happen for me too

@madison8568

6 жыл бұрын

Yes, I have Ehlers-Danlos, Dysautonomia , Hypothyroidism, Central Adrenal Insufficiency, Widespread Joint Instability, Scoliosis, Chronic Pain, Low Vit D, Raynauds Syndrome, Colonic Inertia, Small Intestinal Dysmotility, Gastroparesis, Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth, Pancreatic Insuffiencey, and Esophageal Spasms and I am currently 100% TPN dependant

U have a fur baby!!! And also, I’ve found that sometimes it’s good to be able to hand back kids to their parents-you can’t do that if you are a parent-it sort of sounds bad, but when you are sick, I personally don’t think I could look after a child full time-small doses for me of children-soak up the time you have with little ones tho!!!

Thank you so much for saying not having kids is a loss. You have thoughts and dreams in your head Things happen due to disability. I feel like I'm not alone! #TheFreylife

Would Mary ever choose to get lung transplant? I remember watching that QnA about it but I'm not sure if those thoughts had changed or anything. Watching Peter as Mary talked about it he was getting very emotional and I can tell it's a hard reality to think about. Bless you both on your journey~

Hi guys!!! I am a dental hygienist and you made me sooooooooooooo happy when you both commented about flossing in the car!!!! Yay!!! :) :) :)

I absolutely love your new theme tune- was it on KZread or where did I u find it?

What a nice couple... that's really true love.

God bless you both love you too see you tomorrow

Sending you love from Chicago! ❤️❤️

We have toothpickers in our car too. 😁 Thank you for sharing about story about not having kids. My Husband and I have also made that decision. I have several chronic illnesses and sometimes struggle with not having kids. Thanks for putting it like grieving a loss. I had never thought of it that way.

Journeys sure can take unexpected turns 😁❤️👶

I am in the proceed of thinking if it's possible with my chronic illness and all that comes along with it to get and raise children. I dont know the answer yet but I pray constantly and i am sure that god will all doing well for me.

We love our dental floss sticks. I have them in both vehicles my purse, work bag, headboard....So funny you shared that :)

God bless you guys❤ We love youuu

Hey mary, since you got your feeding tube has your weight stabilised? And has it gone up? Ive been away and little while and you look so healthy right now! :)

I'm so sorry Peter. You can see your sorrow when discussing that y'all won't be having children. Considering Mary's current health, it's understandable your reasoning. Looking to the long time distant future I see Mary's reason regarding some day a child having to lose a mom. I can also understand your (Peter) desire to have a child to connect you to Mary. It's not easy any way you look at it and my heart breaks for the both of you.

Adorable couple. I'm wondering what changed that they felt able to adopt a baby. I'm guessing Mary's health improved as she looks so well currently.

Can you make a video about CF and pregnancy? I have MS and went into remission with pregnancy, I remain in remission at 17 months postpartum breastfeeding. So pregnancy was a blessing in many ways for me. I understand if this isnt a video possibility, as you have not been pregnant. Xoxo