Let Me Introduce Myself

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I was conceived in Louisiana, born in San Francisco, and raised in San Jose, California.  I was adopted at 3 weeks of age into the Davis “Clan, “ as we call it.  That is my mother, father (celebrating 42 years of marriage!!) and older brother along with my extended family.  This is my family.  The only one I have.  Blessed by them from the day we met.

I am Creole, have never met my birth parents, but have done some research to find this story:  My birthmother and birthfather grew up together.  He was 24, married with 3 children and she was 17 when I was conceived.  Due to her catholic upbringing, having children out of wedlock was forbidden so she went to San Francisco to be with her grandmother and finish school.  After I was born, her grandmother encouraged her to name me and she decided on Patricia.  She returned to Louisiana shortly after my birth. 

Yes, it would be nice to meet the people who created me, see where I get my looks from and learn about my heritage, but it is not a priority at this point.  Having cystic Fibrosis, which is genetic, is really what keeps me curious.  By law, the adoption agency was to notify my birthmother that I was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis, but my visit to that place didn’t really give me the vibe that they follow the rules.   At the end of the day, I’m 33.  It’s not like she forgot she gave birth.  Maybe she blacked it out of her memory.  

My mother, in her early nursing years, diagnosed me with CF at 3 months.  She and my father encouraged the Dr.’s to give me the sweat test for 9 months, saying I tasted like a potato chip when they kissed me.  What do ya know?  Mom knows best.  Diagnosed with out a doubt with a 98-sweat test (60 is the FOR SURE mark).  Immediately thrown into an array of medications and treatments, my parents had their hands full.  STILL DO!  The Dr.’s said I would live to be 12 but that didn’t discourage my parents or me from living life to the fullest.

In short, I’ve been on a roller coaster of ups and downs but I wouldn’t change it for the world.  I’ve seen and done things others dream about, I’ve outlived my life expectancy by 21 years and counting and I continue to keep it moving despite the world’s challenges.

keep it real.