#782945

May 18, 2013 at 7:12pm

First one will be done on Monday. Hospice still comes weekly and my sister will be with me. I'm not used to being there for him, but hospice says no. I've been chained to my house since December because of the flu season...Sigh At least I won't have to go to the "Chicken Farm" to stay while husband is not here. I call it that because they only have chickens and horses there. Horses okay, but chickens? Really? No dogs or cats, unless someone there has a pet of their own ... [Read more]

#781466

April 27, 2013 at 12:24pm

I hadn't heard from him since before Christmas. No cards any time...Except he SAID he sent for e-mails. I'm on hospice and I have to chalk it up as he hates me...For what I don't know. I sent him a card for his birthday in April...No reply. Had a few e-mails go back and forth. I asked him if he sent them to his poor cats. I'm 71 and he's hurt me for the last time! ... [Read more]

#779627

April 3, 2013 at 4:05pm

Sometimes I wonder how I can. I have a son who hasn't sent any e-mails or call me since begining of December. Of course I'm sad, but you know what? I'm on hospice and he has been so mean to me over the years. I've decided that I'm not sending a B'day card to him this month. He said he sent 4 e-mails to me in January. He lies so much and I have to be strong for myself. I really don't need him at this point in my life, now do I? It's still all my fault because of ... [Read more]

#777933

March 18, 2013 at 4:18pm

Before New Year's, I was kept under quaranteen because of the flu season. I will be able to go "out" hopefully at the end of this month...I wear oxygen and use my motorized chair in the house. It is what it is...COPD is a tough illness. I only have about 29 percent lung function. When I have a good day, I am thankful! ... [Read more]

#777928

March 18, 2013 at 4:00pm

Before New Year's, I was kept under quaranteen because of the flu season. I will be able to go "out" hopefully at the end of this month...I wear oxygen and use my motorized chair in the house. It is what it is...COPD is a tough illness. I only have about 29 percent lung function. When I have a good day, I am thankful! ... [Read more]

#776433

March 2, 2013 at 3:40pm

It's been a long time since I wrote on my blog. Sickness and everything just kept me away. That is about the sum of it all. Hospice still comes once a week and I'm still grounded until after flu season! Mother-in-law had a stroke and hubby has been busy with her, me and his alcoholic brother. Really, I guess it can be worse? She's going to Texas to live out her life (89) with a daughter there. No one could begin to know what Les (hubby) has been through. ... [Read more]

#771455

January 13, 2013 at 12:34pm

I'm finally well enough to write on "Sara's Tails". It's been over a year that I haven't written for her book which I do want to get published. ... [Read more]

#769691

December 29, 2012 at 5:48pm

I am happy! Keep the ink flowing! "Inker" ... [Read more]

#769690

December 29, 2012 at 5:46pm

A little help here and there helps so much! ... [Read more]

#768068

December 10, 2012 at 1:10am

Last night was the pitts, but I was able to skype with with family and little Cara. Already, she is 16 Months old and the doctor said I cannot fly yet....Sigh Thank Goodness for SKYPE!! ... [Read more]

#767814

December 6, 2012 at 2:48pm

Here is where I write from prompts in My Circle of Friends Group. We have a great bunch of people like to write and are inspiring! Today I won the Weekly Blogger Award! Thank you, Everyone! http://www.writing.com/main/books/item_id/1904408-My-Circle-of-Friends-Blog... [Read more]

#767098

November 28, 2012 at 1:07am

With COPD, it keeps me on my toes. Even colds can be disasterous for me! But hey, that's life!... [Read more]

#766753

November 24, 2012 at 4:49pm

Got a bug, so now I'm on prednesone and antibiotics...Never ending! ... [Read more]

#766448

November 20, 2012 at 7:32pm

Check out my port at: ... [Read more]

#766100

November 16, 2012 at 2:28pm

I have am using oxygen, meds and lung therapy. I now have a chair for the house. It seems in the afternoon I have way less energy and need the chair to do menial tasks. It is what it is and I try to remain "up" over the whole damn thing with my COPD. The other day I was using oxygen and breathing machine while I did my shift for the Power Reviewers November Raid. It is what it is... ... [Read more]

#765014

November 5, 2012 at 2:22pm

After my long illness,for the first time in almost two years I got away to relax and see the beauty of Lake Powell, Glen Canyon Dam. It is on the border of Northern Arizona and Utah. Of course the Grand Canyon is close by. I saw the beautiful Air Balloons Regatta and everything else. I had all my meds and oxygen with me. It was the most beautiful 5 days I have spent in a very long time. I thank god that all was good and the weather was perfect! Can you imagine 50 or more air balloons over... [Read more]

#764057

October 25, 2012 at 4:47pm

Every night is a prayer and every morning is a challenge!... [Read more]

#762760

October 13, 2012 at 7:49am

I missed everyone and I'm glad I am able to do reviews again! I have a shift for this weekend's Power Reviewer Raid....Yeah!... [Read more]

#760266

September 8, 2012 at 10:41am

I hope I can be able to take a little ride in the fall, go shopping, etc.... All the things I took for granted!... [Read more]

#759744

August 31, 2012 at 3:13pm

With all that is on my plate with myself and family, I will be awhile coming back. I hope to be back by end of September. There is so much and I'm trying to stay "centered."... [Read more]

#757567

July 31, 2012 at 2:21pm

I'll be back in Mid-September. Maybe by that time, my life will be less complicated in health and family!... [Read more]

#757125

July 23, 2012 at 2:15pm

Hello, WDC Members, I am having COPD Therapy three times weekly, tests galore, etc. I now have a new lung doctor, after having been sick since December 1st and death had visited my door twice. I have been on oxygen almost 24/7 and now I am improving somewhat with new medication, etc. I have to carry oxygen to go walking, shopping, etc. This summer, I was not allowed to fly back east to see my children and one and only granddaughter. Here's the bummer: My husband's alcoholic brothe... [Read more]

#756356

July 9, 2012 at 3:51pm

OMG! It's a good thing I have my faith. My husband's brother was found in a motel room with a broken hip and pelvis. He had been on a binge. We had to deal with his 87-year old mother to boot. I had to have a cat scan on my lungs (not bad to do) because I have a new lung doctor. The upshot of it all? I have a tare in my rotator cup What's next? ... [Read more]

#755494

June 24, 2012 at 12:45am

Yesterday I was not very good. Today I am a little stronger. Tomorrow? Hopefully the latter!... [Read more]

#755004

June 16, 2012 at 1:08pm

I woke up this am and did my morning ritual of nebulizing, pills and sugar check. Now, I'm hoping I can "live" normally for a few hours, before using the nebulizer again!... [Read more]

#754413

June 8, 2012 at 6:46pm

I have been sick since Tuesday and was down in bed. Today I'm up for a few hours and that is ALL GOOD! ... [Read more]

#754034

June 3, 2012 at 1:30am

It's already been in the triple digits! Yuck! I really don't make out well with my COPD in this weather!... [Read more]

#753668

May 28, 2012 at 2:42pm

These are the men that protect us and guard our country. Many have given their lives and many have come home not all in one piece. Many suffer from PTSD. Please give them the respect they deserve. We have our freedom because of our soldiers!... [Read more]

#753501

May 25, 2012 at 3:23pm

I miss going camping with my kids! My first granddaughter is now one year old and I am sad because the doctor said I can't fly. I have Skype though and we will visit! ... [Read more]

#753499

May 25, 2012 at 3:19pm

I have been on oxygen and using my nubulizer 4x daily(sometimes more). My life has changed considerably. My day is taken up with these meds, approximately 5 hours a day. I have accepted it because I need to do this if I want to breathe. It's as simple as that. I knew years ago that I had COPD, but it has gotten progressively worse. I became house-bound and my loving husband is my caretaker. My only relief is WDC and going out for a few hours to go shopping. Of course, I am on oxygen an... [Read more]

#751060

April 16, 2012 at 1:44am

I had two busy shifts with the Power Reviewers. Also, at 9 AM on the dot, my husband had sceduled vent cleaning because of my COPD. Of course, he didn't know my scheduled shifts. I had to wear a mask, use oxygen and plug my ears for the noise. Needless to say I had to get up at 7 AM to do my morning rituals of using "La Machine," meaning my nebulizer with meds for COPD and Asthma. What a damn cirucus! I couldn't begin to do my 12 PM shift on Saturday, until almost 3 PM. Nee... [Read more]

#750763

April 12, 2012 at 1:53am

Meaning my oxygen line. It gets hectic sometimes, when I have to use the machine 4x daily also. I forget I'm tied to it and can't move around to do anything else. What a life! ... [Read more]

#750629

April 10, 2012 at 12:19am

Was on oxygen and nebulizer most of the day. I did get a chance to have dinner with my Arizona family. I had portable oxygen to go. I was exhausted and was in bed fairly early.... [Read more]

#750628

April 10, 2012 at 12:15am

I did okay for most of the day. A lot of pets were visiting (Got my fix)however, it took a toll on me. I was on the nebulizer and oxygen a lot. I went to bed early and slept like a rock!... [Read more]

#749761

March 29, 2012 at 1:27am

Here I am, another birthday! Where did the years go?... [Read more]

#747461

February 20, 2012 at 12:32am

Had a healthy day today. Able to do credit shifts and do some reviews! ... [Read more]

#747143

February 15, 2012 at 3:16pm

After a week of oxygen, we shall see how I am doing.... [Read more]

#746991

February 13, 2012 at 4:09pm

We don't think of it most of the time. It's a gift we take for granted. I have COPD and asthma. I have been sick since before December. On and off with severe bouts. I use a nebulizer and vials of medicine 4x daily plus Am and Pm COPD Medicine. I received a gift finally on late Friday afternoon... Oxygen!! How sweet this is that I can take full breaths freely. I must wear it at night, since my oxygen level drops below a safe level. Up until then I had labored breathing. I thank God... [Read more]

#746516

February 6, 2012 at 1:05pm

Today is the day when oxygen will be delivered. The last two months have not been a picnic for sure. Keep the ink flowing! "Inker" ... [Read more]

#746515

February 6, 2012 at 1:03pm

Seems I'll be on it, one way or another. COPD is not fun!... [Read more]

#745677

January 26, 2012 at 4:10pm

I am trying to earn my keep here, doing reviews!... [Read more]

#745676

January 26, 2012 at 4:00pm

I am trying to earn my keep here, doing reviews!... [Read more]

#745082

January 20, 2012 at 7:14pm

I came down with the flu and hubby too! It lasted several days for both of us....Geez! Yes....I got the flu shot! No help there. I'm trying again to get back to doing what I was doing, before I became sick. What a bummer!... [Read more]

#743694

January 8, 2012 at 2:05pm

I had a severe bout of a chest cold that didn't help my COPD. Ended up at the pulmonologist and needless to say, I'll be doing further testing for my oxygen levels and breathing exercises. After that, the doctor will decide whether or not I will need oxygen, when and how much. Since December 3rd, it's been real. I'm glad to be back to participate with WDC and do whatever I can. I sure missed you guys!... [Read more]

#741202

December 6, 2011 at 3:29pm

Copd with a chest cold is not fun. I went to the emergency room in my PJ's and Robe. Awful. Every pure breath you take is sweet!... [Read more]

#741200

December 6, 2011 at 3:19pm

Copd with a chest cold is not fun. I went to the emergency room in my PJ's and Robe. Awful. Every pure breath you take is sweet!... [Read more]

#738678

November 5, 2011 at 12:19am

Trying to keep up with life has been a real chore. If it isn't my mother-in-law who is 88, it is my husband's photo fairs. In between all this, my asthma and COPD has given me grief. But hey, I'm out of bed and standing! I have scrambled to keep up with my Dynamic Reviewing Class, doing reviews for the Power Group, etc. I need time for SAJ and for writing...So when will this happen? ... [Read more]

#736676

October 12, 2011 at 1:39am

I'm ready for all the scary reviews I'm going to do for this weekend's WDC Raid. ... [Read more]

#735383

September 30, 2011 at 11:53am

Seriously, I'm in my third assignment at Horizon Academy and I love Joy Campbell's way of teaching. Everything she says makes a lot of sense. ... [Read more]

#733922

September 12, 2011 at 9:36am

I remembered, cried and enjoyed too, the celebrating of September 11, 2011. It is the tenth anniversary already and I can't believe it. Before I went to sleep last night, I saw the blue beams representing the two towers and I was humbled and proud. All those lives taken and it was surely sad. However, those blue beams of light shooting straight up into the night sky say to me: "No one can bring us down." Thank God I'm American and God Bless America!... [Read more]