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Beware of obstacles that might be in your way...

elvan
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Sometimes we placed those obstacles there ourselves...like ME when I moved a chair in my room and I ran into the base of my stationary bike.  YES, it hurts and NO, I am NOT going to the doctor.  I already have two appointments on Thursday and I had to take my husband to the doc on Monday and have to take him again on Friday.  My life revolves around doctor's appointments.  I am working on Saturday, this happened last Friday and I worked all day Saturday, probably partly responsible for the intense discoloration.   

I think it's sort of like quitting smoking when we seem to trip over the most ridiculous things...or we just obsess over them.  I have been quit for over four years now and this site has made that possible.  Every person here wants YOU to be successful...in spite of obstacles.  You CAN do this, just remember to take it one step at a time...baby steps count.  I can walk without TOO pronounced a limp.  The photos are just to show you that you can overcome anything and everything that might happen...

Peace and love to all oh and good night,

Ellen

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Retired RN, worked ICU/ER developed RA in early 90's, unable to work because of brittle bones from high dose steroids. Diagnosed with COPD 5 yrs ago but sure it was there and progressing long before. Live with severe chronic pain, degenerative disc disease, had both upper lobes of my lungs removed in 2015. Struggle with shortness of breath. Work in son's cafe as a cashier 2 days a week to be around people. I am a people/animal person. Lost my home and three cats in a fire on my ten month anniversary of quitting smoking. Never thought of smoking, knew it wouldn't help anything.