No wonder I don't do the Lotto-never had any luck.

[1968]

Ive always been fit, active, healthy however 10yrs ago diagnosed with bullous emphysema, no great symptoms, no meds required-still at stage 1, feel great.

18months ago had 2 nodules in my lung identified a cancer however turned out to contain fibrosis, pneumonia & aspergilliousus.

Made redundant late last year just after the op to remove the above to include a large middle bullous.

Great recovery, got a new job in Jan 2020 then found a new module, awaiting pathology results.

Sunday came down with West of Scotland man flu then told yesterday I'm down to a 4 day week and more drastic changes may be looming in the work place.

Even if I won the Lotto I can't disappear and go anywhere.

Moto of my story, money can't buy you health nor real happiness, we all have a cross to carry through life, there is always someone worse of who needs help.

I hope & pray we humans learn a lesson from this horrid horrific lesson in life.

Look after each other, value family & friend time, don't live beyond our means, respect each other & be greatful for what we have.

Stay safe each & everyone of us, blessings.

David1968

[sassy59]

Hope you’ll be ok David. Good to see you and that cutie you have with you. So sweet.

I also hope we learn something from this. My family mean the world to me so I pray for them all. I’m caring for Pete and myself and we’re hanging on in there.

You take care. Do the lotto, you never know. Lol. Xxxx 😘

[1968 in reply to sassy59]

Thank you & blessings to you, my wee granddaughter Grace never leases my side 💕

[sassy59 in reply to 1968]

Grace loves her grandad. How gorgeous. Wishing you well. Xxxx

[1968 in reply to sassy59]

Thank you.

[Badbessie]

I think David we must at the present time take every day as it comes. Most things can be dealt with, as you have proved in your post. However your sentiments in the last few sentences hold true...Take care.

[1968 in reply to Badbessie]

Thank you & blessings to you all.

[Spacecat1]

Agree with you. Well said. Take care and keep smiling

[1968 in reply to Spacecat1]

Thank you & blessings.

[Hacienda]

Beautiful photo of Love, The most important thing David, as you say, most here have been through all these Terrible Conditions in our Later Lung Life. We are Warriors of Strength & Stamina. Stay Safe & Well re your Results Hun. Love n Virtual Hugs. XXX C

[1968 in reply to Hacienda]

Thank you & blessings.

[Lemon7]

Like you a series of events have hit my family and some friends of mine in the last few years. Life isn't easy. After watching Australia's fires and now this virus it does make us feel low. Keep counting your blessings and I wish better times for you and all of us. Keep safe and take care everyone.

[1968 in reply to Lemon7]

Thank you & blessings.

[Maricopa]

Living within ones means is important as it keeps the stress controllable. So few things we have control over. We can lead simpler lives and avoid unnecessary debt.

[1968 in reply to Maricopa]

God Bless.

[Poeme]

Thank you so much for sharing your story David. I was feeling so sorry for myself tonight. I love my job at school but my physician has suggested I have at least four weeks off due to the risk of coronavirus on my damaged lungs. I’ve just learnt that painful issues in my esophagus and mouth could be a further manifestation of my Alpha 1 disease. And I heard yesterday that my son (who has a new baby and a brand new house) is losing his job in the financial sector due to the current economic climate. Reading your story really helped me put things into perspective and to realize how very blessed I am. I have a beautiful family and I’ve had a beautiful life - and I just need to take one day at a time and fill it with thankfulness.as you said, most of us on this forum are enduring difficulties in life - and reading stories like yours helps me remember that. All the very best to everyone. Beautiful pic of you and your granddaughter- and thanks again.

[1968 in reply to Poeme]

Blessings to you and your family, I'm sure it will all work out in the end ❤

[Lemon7 in reply to Poeme]

Wishing you and your family all the very best. Such difficult times for everyone. Take care of yourself

[1968 in reply to Lemon7]

Thank you.

[HungryHufflepuff]

Thank you, and blessings to you 😊

[skischool]

Seems to me Dave with that little bundle of smiling happiness in your arms you won at least a chunk of the lottery in an earlier part of your life.Keep well

Ski's and Scruff's

[1968 in reply to skischool]

Thank you & blessings.

[FlossyF]

Bless you Dave. ❤️

[1968 in reply to FlossyF]

Thank you & blessings.

[Damon1864 Volunteer]

You are going to be alright, a positive attitude like you have goes a long way. Hope you are alright and you and your family are doing well.. Have a lovely day and take care of yourself and your family 😊 Bernadette xx

[1968 in reply to Damon1864]

Thank you & blessings.

[Kristicats]

Isn’t she beautiful , how lucky are you.Please take care hope things ease off soon.

[1968 in reply to Kristicats]

Thank you & blessings.

[teenieleek]

What a rollercoaster you’ve been on in the last few years. I remember when you first posted here about the bullae in your lungs, then you got good news, a gap then bad news. (I’m blessed or cursed with a good memory). You’re young to be having such a struggle but my fingers are crossed for a happy result this time.

P.S. is that Braehead you’re in?

[1968 in reply to teenieleek]

Many thanks for your super memory lol I'm doing just fine, just need to kick this nodule into touch, it's East Kilbride shopping centre few weeks ago 👍