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Kate Johnson

Mother of a child with CF

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  1. How My Perception of the Vest Changed

    By Kate Johnson May 7, 2018

    When our daughter was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis, all I could think about was walking into that first CF clinic appointment and walking out with “the vest.” Although transitioning to the vest was the change I feared the most, it’s been a welcome change to our once-difficult routine.

  2. How I Balance My 2 Children's Different Needs

    By Kate Johnson February 21, 2018

    When our daughter was born with cystic fibrosis, we knew that our older son's brotherly duties would be more complex than we had originally anticipated. But, as our family has grown, I have complete faith that while their needs may be different, the love we give these two amazing children will always be the same.

About Kate Johnson

Kate is a small-town writer, farmer's wife, and mother of two. Her daughter, Kaehler, was born with cystic fibrosis. Kate earned a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Illinois and a Master of Fine Arts in fashion journalism from Academy of Art University. In addition to writing, Kate works full time at a local financial institution managing correspondent operations. In her spare time, she enjoys running, yoga, fashion, and spending time on the farm. Follow her story at dirt+heels.com and on social media at @thisiskatej.

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