@sueinmn Hello, Sue and Happy Spring! I love this time of year as I have such a love of God's gifts of Nature....so much fun to see the leaves come out lighter green, get my flowers and plants and enjoy the newness of life. Seems especially now, with our covid depressions and fears and losses......we have new growth, positive and newness all around now.

It is hard to find energy, the breaths are shallower and fewer. My energy is ok at first, then I'm not just tired, but I hurt more and feel pretty yucky all over. Suddenly want to just drop! Yucky is a good word. Weakness hits, balance is affected. It's always a surprise for some reason, have to figure it out and then.....

I don't normally discuss this with anyone, so feels a bit strange, Sue. I just....finally...realize what's happening and why, suck it up and slow down my insides, my expectations. I do whatever I do in short or shorter, slow 'spurts'.....but try to move around for less time. I do all my body allows. No more. Some days, my kitty has a dirty litter box for a day, instead of cleaning every morning! She survives! Fusses, but survives. Then, tomorrow it's cleaned.

I've found one secret to enjoying my life, as it is, and accepting it as it is, is taking it easy. I push still, but certainly not like before. Always pushing to do more, finish. No more. I do what's comfortable, but do it. Then, stop for a rest. I actually listen to this body and follow it's lead. Amazing what an improvement that is. I'm still working on not feeling guilty. Wish me luck!

...but, oh, I miss the action! I have neighbor kids helping me this week potting, planting. I'm resting more. Suggestions..
Blessings to you and all. May you breath easier and enjoy this time. elizabeth

Hi Sue and Happy Spring to you. Fatigue is my worst enemy. Sometimes I can push through things and sometimes I just can't. I also have degenerative disc disease so walking or standing for too long a period of time increases the pain in my back. I just do what I can - I rely on God's strength to do what He needs me to do. Hopefully when Ohio gets in the 80's I can go and lay in the sun while reading or doing puzzles. I will also take short walks around where I live. I have learned to listen to my body - it is usually pretty good at letting me know how much energy it is going to give me

@sueinmn Perseverance and a GSD puppy! I’d rather be on the couch catching up on “A Million Little Things” or “ The Resident”Sue, but I made a decision to MOVE no matter how hard that may be! We had to put our beloved GSD down last week, and trust me - there is nothing like a puppy to get you out of bed and keep you going that extra mile to get things accomplished. Mornings are painful, but I think, for us, it was a good decision. MAC and sarcoid have taken enough from my husband and me! It is about having a goal Sue that makes all the difference! @irene5

Oh, my gosh ! I can't believe this is your question of the day! I just was thinking that VERY THING !!! I've got so much to do and all of a sudden, I'm so tired, I want to fall on the floor and go to sleep !!!! It's everything to keep my eyes open. You know, I always thought this is just my vegging time of day, but it's more than that. I literally want to fall on the floor and go to sleep! Is this what? Bronchiectisis? MAC???