I'm fine thanks

By wally2

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Hello. I got so fed up with explaining to friends and some family how I was feeling that I just say, I'm fine thanks. My wife doesn't have to ask me, she knows as do my sons and daughter.

I just want to add that when I was in the hospital last year I made a vow that if I got out ok I was going to get in touch with some of my old mates - which I did!

Four of us who went everywhere together as youngsters are going out for a meal, all of us in our late 60s and all of us sick: one has cancer, one has had a stroke, one a heart problem, and me with COPD - but we are still out there fighting for some sort of normality. What a sight we must look! I dare anyone to ask how we are. They will never get away, lol.

- Wally

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Lyn Harper, MPA, BSRT, RRT, AE-C Moderator
I loved your story, WALLY2! What a gift that you were able to connect with old friends and keep that connection going! I hope you all enjoy every minute of the time you spend together. I'll bet you have a grand time! I'd like to be a fly on the wall. Thank you for telling us your story. Regards, Lyn (moderator)
1. Leon Lebowitz, RRT Member
 Hi Wally2 and thanks so much for sharing your sensational story. What a vow you made to yourself and the best part is, you were able to keep it!! Meeting up with your old 'mates' is probably going to be the BEST medicine for all of you! Please check back with us and let us know how the reunion went! All the best, Leon (site moderator)
Erin Rush Community Admin
Thank you for sharing, Wally! I think it's fabulous that you made the effort to get in touch with old friends. I hope you have a blast with them and can plan as many get-togethers as possible. Thank you again for sharing. Best, Erin, <a href='https://copd.net' target='_blank'>COPD.net</a> Team Member.
wally2 Member
helo everyone, I'm just back from meeting up with 3 old mates and wifes,first time we have all been together for over 40 years. as I said before.. after my lung op and told I have emphersyma,last year this trip was on my bucket list. I have to tell you we had a great time, I had forgotten that we had an old van{truck} in the sixties and we told people we were a pop group, girls used to write on the side of our van with lipstick yet not one of us could sing or play any instraments, lol please please if your are able get out and have some fun. and if you cant get out just phone or email some old friends its a very good tonic wally
1. Leon Lebowitz, RRT Member
 Hi wally2 and thanks so much for sharing your recent experiences. It's so good to hear you had such a rewarding time with old friends. As you pointed out, it sounds like something all of us should do more! All the best, Leon (site moderator)
2. Lyn Harper, MPA, BSRT, RRT, AE-C Moderator
 Oh Wally that story just made me smile! I'm so happy for you and your friends. The time we have to spend with friends, old or new can never be replaced or underestimated. I"m so glad you were able to do that. Maybe you'll decide to make it a yearly ritual. Regards, Lyn (moderator)