Macaela was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis when she was 9 months old. Cystic fibrosis is a life-threatening disorder that causes severe damage to the lungs and digestive system. Macaela says “Life with CF has been a big struggle, but I continue to fight every day.  I visit Children’s Hospital Central California every other month for a two week stay to receive treatment and antibiotics. I struggled greatly at juggling my health and my life, but I recently have found that balance.

Macaela graduated high school early maintaining straight A’s and has moved on to higher education before her class mates even graduated.  Macaela recently got engaged and we wish her and her fiancee the very best and happiest future together.

Please visit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation for more resources regarding CF.

 

Photography by Brittany Wilbur Photography

Music licensed by SongFreedom | Tyrone Wells, “This Moment Now”