First time but need to write...
Ive been pretty stressed out lately....besides the pain, SOB, pulmo results n visa hassles yesterday my lit grand daughter 7 got hit at her school crossing by a speeding motorbike who ran away....she is in hospital now...the guy got caught n is in jail...my wife n mother do 24/7 shifts at the hospital because its known as being a ''watcher'' the one who does all the buying of meds that have to be paid up front...even getting her admitted we had to scramble to get the upfront fee or no treatment..she has head trauma n internal bleeding...
Ive been caring for 6-under 10 kids in our small 2 bedroom unit n its been a tad hectic....today im alone n been chatting on another non COPD forum with some very close friends..who bring some sanity into my life....
On a brighter note my own lit girl back home emailed me for the first time in over 5 years or so and opened up to me....since my ex n me parted....It was such a blessing n I really felt so happy...
Not sure about this journaling but needed to get it out of my head...
Ive been caring for 6-under 10 kids in our small 2 bedroom unit n its been a tad hectic....today im alone n been chatting on another non COPD forum with some very close friends..who bring some sanity into my life....
On a brighter note my own lit girl back home emailed me for the first time in over 5 years or so and opened up to me....since my ex n me parted....It was such a blessing n I really felt so happy...
Not sure about this journaling but needed to get it out of my head...
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Oh I am so very very sorry about your grand daughter, and to me, its unthinkable that you have to pay up front for treatment and meds in an emergency situation like this...
I am sorry too that your so short of breath, this stress is not helping I know.
You are an angel taking care of all the children while the others sit with your grand daughter.
I am so glad you have something to smile about receiving mail from your little girl back home, that is fantastic, and I know it must have made your day.
Hang in there, your an amazing person doing an amazing job.
Love Always to you and your family,
Holly
Thanks Holly...my first friend here..god care n bless you sweetheart...
Awww sorry about the little one, may she have a speedy recovery. Sorry things are hectic for you now, but remember \'no good deed goes unturned\', prayers to you and your family. Hugs to ya!
hi gran....no idea why im on at 3am....I need a life lol...thanks for being here....peter
So sorry to hear about your granddaughter. Hope she gets well soon. You are a saint for taking care of all those children. Like Holly said, stress does not help with the SOB. Good news hearing from your Daughter. Glad to see a smile. It seems when something happens to a loved one we can find the strength to help out. Hugs
Peter, I just read your journal, a bit late, but it breaks my heart about your granddaughter, She came thru ok, didn.t she? But the part about getting a letter from our daughter whom you have not seen, surprised me and warmed my heart at the same time. Now I know I have to get you to Australia, my friend.
Peter. You are the first person I have reached to. Praying for all of your loved ones and hope that all will be well. We are very different, yet very much the same. My 5 children are having a difficult time with my diagnosis and have pulled away. Fortunately I have 2 dear friends that understand and are helping me through. Without family support I, too, am anxious and depressed. Hope to connect with you soon and more. I pray for you and your family. I also hope that we can share and make living worth living, even with our burdens.