Life with COPD

[Clamdigger]

When I seen these stairs in a museum in Santiago It was mind blowing .. I really wanted to go see what was up there.. I could see there were doors off the stair case. .. When I was looking at this wonderful piece of art my mind goes to a dark place wondering if I could make it ,.. .. I stood there .weighing out the odds studying them not wanting to be left behind.. I watch my husband walk to the top with such ease... .. This shot I took was at the bottom of the staircase the black circle is were the top was.. It was a double staircase coming off of two walls..As I started to walk up .my lungs felt like I was drowning in air... I looked up seen my husband watching me seeing the look on his face.at that moment to see his fear .I didn't care I didn't listen to him ... I felt at the moment I was going to do it even if I felt like I was drowning in air my lungs on fire... ..I did make it and seen the the marvel at the top looking down.. . Going over my photo's I had realized my photos are turning more dark I alter my photo's to how I feel at the time... .. My paintings are turning dark my music is more about heart break ..

I stand looking through the glass yearning for what I can't touch .. I see the color of life changing there hues as time goes by ..... I yearned to hear mothers nature for she gives life....

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Beautiful staircase but stuff of nightmares for us chesty people Clamdigger 😊

[sassy59]

Such a stunning staircase Clamdigger and very well done. Wishing you well. Xxxx 👍

[mas7656]

Great staircase, it looks like swirling chocolate 😊

[Kristicats]

Well done to get up there! I don’t think I would have made it! Lovely photo . It didn’t turn out to be a dark experience for you but full of light and hope?

[Clamdigger in reply to Kristicats]

It was amazing at the top..

[Izb1]

Wow Clamdigger, am immpressed you climbed all those stairs, dont think I could have, well done you. The picture looks just like chocolate just as mas7656 said x

[James48]

It was a great achievement, so something to be very happy about! Very good photos you post by the way and something else to be happy about!! Darkness should be banned from your thoughts although we all feel that some times.

[Clamdigger in reply to James48]

I find when I look at a hill or stairs my first thoughts are my lungs.. The inner fight begins ... And I go for it I don't care if it takes me forty mins to get up there I'm going to do it... Feel like Rocky in the movie with out the dance at the end.... lol

[hallentine47]

I congratulate you but how long did it take?

[Clamdigger in reply to hallentine47]

I didn't time it but it I felt like I was climbing a mountain.. four stories high but amazing when I got to the top..

[Clamdigger in reply to Clamdigger]

Meant to say took my time.....

[Feelingblessed2013]

I applaud you. My emphysema is still classified as mild, but there is no way I could have climbed those stairs.

[Kristicats in reply to Feelingblessed2013]

Same here x

[Clamdigger in reply to Feelingblessed2013]

I used to do Judo blue belt .. Fought all lot of fights boot camp so I have that inner fight in me to do it... I don't care how long maybe I just can't believe I can't ..Or something to prove to myself.. But I do know one day I won't be able....

[Feelingblessed2013 in reply to Clamdigger]

Never stop fighting the good fight. Keep doing as much as you can for as long as you can.

[Nicholatracy]

Way to go 🐞

[juney_99_antique]

What a lovely piece of self expression this post is, Clamdigger!

[Dubba61]

Very, nicely put, Clamdigger. N well done! A few years ago I went to Norway with my daughter n we climbed the stairs at the side of a Glacier. I was determined, knowing I suppose, that this would be the only chance. After many a sit down, n puffing madly, made it to the Top. Wow! The view was fantastic! 😊✌️🌻

[Kristicats in reply to Dubba61]

Bet you couldn’t believe you did that Dubba61?

[Dubba61 in reply to Kristicats]

I couldn't! Shear determination I reckon. 👍😊🌻

[Clamdigger in reply to Dubba61]

It is great when you get there ..