I'm Feeling Very, Very Sad Today!

[Thomas3.20.2010]

There are so many menbers that recently joined because they have COPD and today 3 years ago, I received my diagnosis! SO SAD for them and for me that we didn't learn about Nicotine Addiction before we had to adjust to this chronic, progressive, incurable smoking related illness! I want you folks  to know who do not have it - COPD SUCKS! One half of ALL SMOKERS die of smoking related illness! That's half of us, you guys! That just breaks my heart! Please protect your quit NO MATTER WHAT! Your LIFE depends on it!

[justme]

Thomas I am so sorry you and so many others are going thru medically what you are going thru.  You are such an inspiration to ones like me to keep moving forward and not give up for anything. Thank You!

Lynn

[nikki77]

My father has copd, very hard to see. I pray for you as well as him:) 

[mygirls-6-5-17]

Thank you, we need to constantly remind ourselves of this and this is a life or death proposition. I admire you so much for helping others while you are living with COPD.  You are a true hero to me:)

[owlfeather]

You are so precious to us here at Ex.  We see you constantly moving around trying to help those afflicted with this disease, trying to educate as many as you can.  Your genuine caring heart touches all of us.  You might be feeling a bit overwhelmed today, with so many coming in with this disease already diagnosed.  What can we do to help you Thomas?  So you don't feel so alone in this, I know you miss JoJo, you were a team.  How can we help?  

Sending much love and Blessings to you Dear Brother....

[Thomas3.20.2010]

The Best thing you can do for me is to Pledge to Live Smoke Free just for Today! PLEASE!

[jim_ohio]

THOMAS, BREAKS MY HEART ALSO....SO SO SAD....I LESSON FOR ALL OF US THAT DO NOT HAVE COPD..............YIKES..............JUST DO NOT KNOW WHAT TO SAY.........................THAT IS WHY U ARE A TREASURE TO US AT THE EX......................GOD BLESS...............GOD SPEED................JIM OHIO..............YOU WOULD THINK BY NOW,,,,,,,,,,,,, SOME FAMILY MEMBER WHO  GOT COPD FROM SMOKING WHOSE MATRIARK IS CEO OF ONE OFTHE BIG TOBACCO COMPANIES....WOULD CLOSE DOWN THEIR COMPANY SO THEIR FAMILY COULD LIVE LIFE AND SET  A CHAIN REACTION IN PROGRESS............JIM OHIO

[mygirls-6-5-17]

You are so precious, just like Owlfeather said. I pledge to live smoke free today!!

[owlfeather]

https://excommunity.becomeanex.org/groups/daily-pledge

[Nyima_1.6.13]

You have my pledge!

I am so sorry that you are suffering with this illness. Just know that others are blessed through your suffering because it is a big part of the reason you are the wonderful person you have become. I hope you can feel less sad, remembering that you are truely an amazing and inspiring person!

[Brian100]

Thanks for posting this, and for your support and courage.

[gottamove]

Sweet and wise man, although i have only known you a few short weeks, I see in your writting genuine caring and knowledge of our struggle. Please allow those here who can to carry some of your saddness by caring for you. Although we are not present in body we are in spirit and intention to absorb this physical limitation you have and support the adaptation you will be accepting. I have asthma as you know. I simply have to slow down, breathe accordingly and be grateful for what is still good. Hard times shared with those that care i hope will lighten your burden. hugs.

[freeneasy]

I watched both of my parents suffer from COPD and witnessed the devastation . It still took me years to face and try to overcome my own addiction. Thanks Thomas- and thoughts and prayers and I PLEDGE TO LIVE SMOKEFREE TODAY !

[luisdeleon619]

I watched my friend suffer from COPD and lung problem my prayer go family plus u 

[mary242]

Thomas, you are a blessing to us all!!  I hope you can feel all the love and support from all of us. Thank you for bing such an inspiration to us all each day.    Mary

[Ex_Nancy]

You have my pledge Thomas! (((((HUGS)))))

[motiv8r25]

Thomas you have my plege.  I will NOT smoke today!  I will also coninue to say that every day.  I will be praying for you and your family and everyone else that has to suffer as well!

[Brenda_M]

Thomas, you are an incredible, amazing person. Thank you for sticking by us and helping us and for TEACHING us SO MUCH about COPD. You are an inspiration and a very special man. Bless you.

[SmokedOut041412]

This makes me sad too, Thomas. I'm very sad for you. I'm very sad for my Dear friend Doris. And, I'm very sad for all the others affected with this. I keep you all in my prayers. 

I am one of the fortunate ones and it just doesn't seem fair to me.

Your teaching us and making us aware is a big part of why I choose to remain smokefree. Thank you always. ♥

[Strudel]

Thomas - Thank you for this powerful blog - as always! You do such an incredible service to this site and all of the members - new and old! God bless you!

[pir8fan]

I am sad that you have this disease! In a more positive light, I am glad that you discoved it in time to slow the progress! I am glad that you found this site! I am glad that you were able to find this forever quit that you live! I am glad that this site has you, to share wisdom, and knowledge, with all of those who will stand still long enough to listen! I am glad that you are a part of this community! And, a very important part at that! I am glad that you allow me to call you my Friend!

And I am glad that these new people have a chance to break their addictions!

Blessed is the man that has found his work! I believe that you have found yours!

[beesnees59]

I am new to the site....only 2 days quit....but I will pledge each day to remember NOT ONE CIGARETTE!  I know having failed to quit so many times before that is a challenge HOWEVER, with you and the people on this site, all the information that is shared and the reading.....each day....I can say this is the LAST Quit.  I want to be FREE

Thank you, you have cheered us up, pray it comes right back to you

Ciao

[nursemama23]

As someone who has COPD and someone who is a nurse to those dying of COPD - I can second that!

Quit while you can! Protect your quit! Dont think even for a minute it cannot happen to you because disease and illness know no boundaries - whether its age, sex, how many kids you have, how many things you want to do before its to late ETC.....

And to those of us who have COPD - we just have to keep on swimming... Keep protecting our quit, educate our friends and families and continue to live life to the fullest because we are still full of life!