Rose Colored GlassesWhen I was younger, I would tell my dad that I wanted to be happy, in life, at work, in everything. My...reactionscomments
My Most Stressful Time of the MonthDoes bill paying time of the month throw your body system off? It sure does mine. I would call this my stressor...reactionscomments
Fire Season and COPDFire season is almost upon us. The end of summer and the start of fall mean the trees are changing colors, the...reactionscomments
The Emotional Pain of COPDMany with COPD suffer physical pain, other than the breathlessness that almost all of us with a respiratory condition suffer. I am...reactions10comments
Better Health with COPDWhen I think of better health, I think of fewer health issues, fewer doctor appointments and yes, better health. It seems strange...reactionscomments
A Transplant StoryDeciding that you are willing to try for a lung transplant is only the beginning. Finding yourself in the middle of the...reactionscomments
What Happens If I Am Denied A Lung Transplant?This is a question that I can answer from personal experience. In 2009, mom was given the opportunity to go through a...reactionscomments
Building An Indoor GardenI remember one year when my mom planted almost three hundred tulip bulbs in my grandmother’s yard and some in her yard...reactionscomments
Medical Bills 101As if the symptoms of COPD are not enough to deal with on their own, you also have to deal with medical...reactionscomments
Have A Good LaughWe were recently cleaning out our garage, and we came across a board game that had been the Sunday afternoon activity with...reactionscomments
Are You Prepared For A Local Disaster?When there is a local disaster, it is important to be prepared - especially when living with COPD. There are many types...reactions5comments
Christmas Shopping TipsPurchasing gifts for the holidays can be overwhelming for a healthy person. Add COPD to the mix, and you have a really...reactionscomments
Staying Active is KeyOne of the subjects I mentioned is 'death by couch'. That can sound disturbing and alarming. But remember as I have had...reactions5comments
