Angie - Is it that hard to just be happy for someone who has accomplished this? I had a year of bleeding lungs, collapsed lung, hospitalizations and a fear of not living another year, this during my second year of college. We all have problems we deal with and CF varies on different levels. Maybe for you it was a breeze. You bet I had determination - I put my mind to it and I did it. I am not asking for people to worship me or anything, it is just nice to share with others, and at the same time give parents of young CFer's and also teen CFer's hope for the future. One has to be determined to make it work, but it isn't always easy. I am happy you have made good for yourself and make a great salary, but you know, that doesn't give you a whole lot if you can't empathize or be nice to people in this world.