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Facing Frustrating Odds: How to lose weight with COPD?
COPD: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Last Active: Aug 4, 2019 | Replies (20)Comment receiving replies
I imagine what brings me here is the same thing that brings everyone. In those quiet moments we realize we are not alone. That there is an army of silent caregivers all around us. Quietly serving or trying to put life together again. When health was present we didn't know this job existed, when it came we slid into it before we knew it. I'm here to more fully join these unwanted, unasked for roles. My awareness of all of us gets larger every day. People who are caregivers are special, giving, unselfish humans. We'd rather not be here, but we are. Who wouldnt want to hang with these kind of people.
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Right you are, @jimwills Caregivers are definitely a different breed of person! We have had a type of trial by fire that none of us were prepared for, trained for, nor asked for. As a result I believe we are part of a fraternity of sorts. The initiation is tough, but then again as I often said to my wife 'honey, I have the easy part. I just have to take care of you, while you are the one fighting the war!'
I hope your healing continues through the grief of your loss.
Stength, courage, and peace!
Your words bring me comfort. Thank you.
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@jimwills We look forward to your continued participation. Feel free to look in to the other caregiver threads! Your wisdom and presence will be welcme!
Ginger