Thomas has been an angel for many of us, as well as an educator. He does the research and breaks it down so that we can relate to it, I have learned more about COPD from him than from anyone or anywhere else and I am a retired RN. Sadly, it is an area that is really not very well covered in medical education. I feel guilty for all the times I was impatient with people who had COPD and were anxious, I had no idea that they were having such a difficult time between the hard time breathing, the fatigue, and the depression that seems to go hand in hand with that diagnosis. I also have rheumatoid arthritis now and I never understood how bad the pain was, of course, back when I worked, people were admitted to the hospital if they were flaring, they were given high doses of pain medication and I had NO idea how much pain they were in until I was diagnosed. It has taught me NEVER to judge another person for any kind of difficulty they are having, physical or mental...there but for the Grace of God....
Have a beautiful day, beautiful lady. HEY, did you get a computer? Certainly, the library is not open at all hours. I am excited for you, it is ALWAYS wonderful to hear from you.
Love,
Ellen
