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COPD is a progressive disease characterized by airflow obstruction or limitation. Emphysema is characterized by loss of elasticity of the lung tissue, destruction of structures supporting the alveoli and of capillaries feeding the alveoli. Both have symptoms that include shortness of breath, among other respiratory troubles. If you are a COPD or Emphysema sufferer, join...
I woke very early this morning, and as usual, needed a "treatment". However, before I reached for my nebulizer I noticed the sunrise and it was absoulutely breath-taking (no wonder I needed that treatment!)
I wanted so to stand and stare at it, however, my lungs refused to cooperate, but my oh my, how very lucky I was to see it...even if it was for just a minute or two.
It reminded me blessings are often like that...small and simple and so quiet we hardly even notice them.
Then I thought, if it were not for these persnicky lungs of mine, I might not have seen that sunrise at all....which only goes to show sometimes blessings are hardships in disguise!
I'll bet you found something beautiful in your day, too! Would you like to share?
I wanted so to stand and stare at it, however, my lungs refused to cooperate, but my oh my, how very lucky I was to see it...even if it was for just a minute or two.
It reminded me blessings are often like that...small and simple and so quiet we hardly even notice them.
Then I thought, if it were not for these persnicky lungs of mine, I might not have seen that sunrise at all....which only goes to show sometimes blessings are hardships in disguise!
I'll bet you found something beautiful in your day, too! Would you like to share?
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i read your words that was beautiful to me to hear someone notice the things that would otherwise pass us by,i like you love the little things in life and it helpes me get through another day,and for me thats important because i just live one day at a time,thank you for sharing that with us bless you and never stop noticing the small things peacefull123
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i loved the bit about the sunrise taking your breathe away...hence the need for a treatment! i noticed the funniness of your letter and really enjoyed it! i love to laugh! thanks. margaret
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
