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Remembering KateMN - losing a virtual friend hurts too
MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Jul 1, 2021 | Replies (83)Comment receiving replies
Dear Windwalker Terri and everyone else....I have been reading in toto all of the postings/tributes ....in order...for our dearest departed Katherine.( I really do not have a focused system for accessing the connect site and only saw a brief posting when Katherine left us...not the tributes nor cause of death. So now all the pieces are put together re the loss) and all the wonderful comments left about Katherine are PERFECT.
The group needs to know....it is obvious that Katherine ( and no doubt Colleen) chose the perfect person as her sucessor in Terri Windwalker.
Example:Here she is...in pain from banging her body thanks to a bifocal caused misstep, she continues to be meticulous , compassionate, and articulate with all of us.
So....as we struggle with all the evils in our bodies, we forge ahead ...as Katherine and now Terri inspire and encourage us to do.
A reminder that I will be attending NJH NTM annual workshop for Patients/families on October 21 in Denver. Get questions ready as you think of them...so I can ask the experts. Last I checked speakers were not listed.
Dearest Katherine....your legacy continues.
Tdrell aka Terri
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@tdrell Terri, Oh how I wish I was going to Denver with you! I do have a question for you to ask while there. Please ask why is theret a big divide among physicians on how to treat this disease. My doctor thinks it's 'Old School" to automatically put people on the BIG THREE, some frown on prophylactic alternating treatment w/antibiotics to ward off MAC and Pseudomonas. My guess is the answer you will get is "Every case is different, blah, blah blah...." and while that is true, we are talking about first time diagnosis, and the fact that some drs poo-poo ideas right off the bat on how to properly treat. Tell them, this is all very confusing. I will try to think of more questions as well.
Windwalker aka Terri l hope the limbs and sore spots are slightly better today....am sending the white light your way....and a reminder to BE CAREFUL .....which is a laugh from the person in 1992 while dressing in bedroom in a hurry put two legs into one Jean leg ....fell...broke my ankle.....25 years later chums tell me that they think of my klutzville when they are in a hurry and putting on slacks..
you are too kind and soooo thoughtful...am sure Ling123 all others agree.
tdrell aka terri
windwalker...printed out and will go into workshop folder...tdrell
@tdrell Ha, ha.... I was laughing out loud when I tried to picture you putting two legs into one pant leg because I can so relate because I'm a klutz myself. My husband's favorite line, "I'm amazed you are still standing after all the accidents you've had over the years". Although I have not graduated to your level yet, I wouldn't be surprised that one day my klutzness would end up killing me before my Bronchiectasis even begins to try.
And, yes, I totally agree with you that @windwalker Terri M is a great mentor and a very kind person, and a thoughtful friend. You are probably the sickest of all of us in this group (not counting Katherine). Yet you are still in here everyday trying to help, to comfort and to encourage others. Not enough can be said about our gratitude and respect for you, Terri.
@ling123 Awe....thank you Ling.
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@tdrell Thank you for the kind words Terri, I found them uplifting as I don't feel so hot today. Want to be or not; I consider you my 'right hand gal'. You have responded to 'newbies' when I have been abscent, and you have been wonderful (and @ling123 too) with researching things to help us all understand better. I am grateful for the contributions. - Terri M.