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Update on Hubby's health

Christine13
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Got some bad news last week on hubby's health.  He is now in iron overload due to all the blood transfusions.  This makes him a target for a heart event, and has also affected his kidneys.  We will be seeing a team of kidney Dr.'s.  We are still waiting for an appointment just to talk about a bone marrow transplant.  He has MDS- Mydeloplastic Syndrome.  He has had a really good month, so this was shocking news.  He is continuing on with some good days even this week.  Another transfusion next week.  I am trying to heal him with prayer, and advocate as best I can for the best care they can give him.  We are focusing on every good day that we have.  This is a terminal illness, and we are coming to terms with that.  I am praying for more time with him.  I am struggling with my quit, and have started over today.  I need to save the money and want this so much because he wants it so much for me too.  Tears here, we will get through this together.  It is in God's hands. xo

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I'm a widow now, my husband passed away January 1, 2018 He died of COPD, and pre leukemia and the flu. He quit smoking 15 years ago which gave him extra time. I am a mother, and grandmother. I have smoked for 47 years. I am going to have my forever quit and I'm doing it for me and my two daughters so I can live longer and be with them. I like to read, swim, garden, crochet, paint and doodle. I also enjoy walking and visiting with friends and family. I am 100% making this my last quit. I have been in denial about what smoking has done to me and my kids. I must make a new life for myself and it doesn't include cigarettes. I may already have COPD, but have not been officially diagnosed.