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"Greetings to you. I have my good days and my bad days. I am hopeful as I try to live my life to the fullest.
This June, I will be 78 years old. I'm hoping to live many more years, but at the same time, I'm a realist knowing that my life could be over tomorrow. I hope not.
I have solid faith. I begin my day by getting up at 5 AM as it takes me more time to shower and get dressed than in the past. I think we all have that problem.
Service starts at 6:15 AM, and that, for me, is the best way to start the day. Then at 5:50 AM, I head out the door to drive to Mass which is 2-1/2 miles away. I stay after Mass and pray for about 15 minutes. Once back home, I make a small breakfast and head down to the basement where I live with my son and his wife and baby daughter. I am here for a few more months. Last Fall, I sold my house, gave all, and gave my furniture away. My late wife would be upset with me, but I wanted nothing! I kept most of my clothes, my computer, and my keyboard. Everything else went to family and friends, and neighbors. That is truly a freeing feeling.
But I'm not through praying. I am doing a podcast called BIAY which, if you Google it, is Bible In A Year and I started day one on January 1, 2022. At 9 AM, I'm on YouTube watching others pray, back again at 3 PM and 5 AM. It seems like a lot, but I tell you, we are asked to pray unceasingly. I don't do that as much as I try. So, I try to live my life in a very spiritual way, and it helps me make sense of my life.
I'm doing a Virtual rehab on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays for three months. I zoom with 11 others for 1-1/2 hours. I take blood pressure, monitor my heart with a gadget, and a few other items. It beats traveling to an onsight place.
I will go to the store to get groceries. I don't need to shop for clothes, etc., and I no longer need to go to Home Depot.
Finally, I hope that the Zephyr valves they tried to place last year will eventually help me. I will end here by saying I pray for all those like us. It is my prayer that there will be a miracle in your life."

  1. , thank you for sharing your story with us! It sounds like you have a really great daily routine that helps you contend with your COPD as best you can and live your life to the fullest. We are glad to have you as part of our community! All the best, Sam S. (COPD.net, team member).

  2. Enjoyed reading your profile!!! WOW, you are busy!!!
    Thanks for sharing!