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just spent two days I n Acute A Ward. What an eye opener11 Most of the patients aged 60 to 70 suffering with copd. All stopped smoking more then ten yrs ago. Still not going to be around for long. One Lady said enjoy your remaining habits. xx

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casper999 years ago

Well, that cheered me up brooke - not, haha.

• in reply tocasper999 years ago

Hi Casper feel the same. xx

Colours23• in reply tocasper999 years ago

And me

Colours239 years ago

That's probably Why they are still here 10 yrs later!! You could see it that way or enjoy your habits......whatever we choose to do. Did you have a bed in there.? Why did u think they won't be around for long?. I hope u don't mind me asking you all these questions. Take care.x

• in reply toColours239 years ago

Hi Colour yes I did have a bed for 2 nights. Saw some awful sights and spent some time with end of term life mostly with copd. All with consent with such lovely folks. xx

Colours23• in reply to9 years ago

Oh,how sad,at least they are together ,I bet it openened your eyes,I bet 2 nights was enough to experience all the atmosphere,glad to be home .

Colours239 years ago

On a lighter note, dyslexia spelling ,just seen the TV ad ,about the OAP going to Spain on holiday, it should be hilarious, there massive. Can't wait,to have a good laugh.

rubyred7779 years ago

Hi Brooke

Thats sure depressing. Must have made you feel defeated. What stage are you?

Rubyxx 😊

Meadowlands9 years ago

Hi Brooke, it certainly is thought provoking, I've been to 3 funerals lately and none of them were copd related, also s friends mum is now 86 with copd, having a rotten time of it. Then again a lot of 86 year olds do, I guess I'm saying try not to dwell on the experience, plan as if your going to live for ever and live as day as if it's your last ( easier said than done ) xxxx

Azure_Sky9 years ago

The saying "One day at a time, sweet Jesus" seems appropriate here.

Ergendl9 years ago

Yesterday's history, tomorrow's a mystery; we only have today and that's a gift - that's why it's called the present.

soulsaver9 years ago

As an (idiot) registrar said to my FIL, "... you might get run over by a bus before that.."

See, there is hope... LOL

Dragonmum9 years ago

Truth is that people who have led a blameless life get landed with all sorts of nasties including COPD. I love your quote eregendal and have never come across it before - I hope you don't mind if I use it to cheer others on another forum?

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