Brenda-Hal Sisk

My husband & I love 70+% dark chocolate; it’s the only chocolate we buy.  This would be wonderful.  I’ve got some here, so I’ll be trying it for sure.  Thanks for the article! – Brenda

Hi Charlene.  Yes those ABG tests are very painful.  You are not alone with your feelings. Unless people have walked in our shoes, they just really don’t know.  I find myself suppressing my feelings more and more around certain people, and then I used to just lose it when I was alone.  Now I stop, take a deep breath, well as deep as I can, and the…[Read more]

Charlene,

Yes, I’ve experienced many changes as well. I still have quite a few friends, but many times I feel like they don’t really know what to do with me.  They are very loving and caring and watch out for me when we are together, but I believe they are very unsure of what to do, what to say, etc.  My closest friend, my best friend, also has a…[Read more]

Tracie, I agree with Timothy, stay strong and fight for what is rightfully yours.  We all have to do what we must to preserve what we have.  You may have already thought of this, but you should check into getting a deferment or even forgiveness on your student loans due to your health and financial hardship.  Just a thought to help take some pr…[Read more]

Hi Charlene,

It’s been a while since I touched base with you.  I pray you are doing as well as we all can hope for.  Have you taken your trip to the UK yet?  How was it?

So to update you on my Europe trip.  It was long and I didn’t realize how worn out I would be.  Everyone was very accommodating, but just the nature of my work during the 2 week…[Read more]

Hi Charlene. I am fortunate to still be working 5 yrs after diagnosis. I celebrated my 5 yrs in May 1st.  I have a great employer and am blessed to be able to work from home. It’s a desk job with lots of computer work but a lot of phone calls too.  Coughing is an aggravation, but I just hit mute on my phone. Everyone I deal with understands.  I…[Read more]

I’m not on any meds or inhalers, but I’m interested in this.  Thanks for posting.  I will be anxious to learn how you are doing after you start using it.