Hi Sue
Breathing, in and out, in and out – I take it for granted. It just happens right? But your description reminds me what happens when it doesn’t just happen. I have a postcard in my office from the Manitoba Lung Association Easy Breathers. It is the picture of a woman, smiling into the camera, with nasal prongs, holding a bouquet of tulips, living with COPD. I had the opportunity to meet her and I know she can’t always smile – the prongs tell a story.
I am not familiar with the home care program in BC and in Chilliwack specifically. When they advise you ‘not to do’ – do you they give you any ideas ‘how to’ ? Rant away Sue – it sounds as though your hands are tied – in more ways than one!
Having looked at your blog – I see that you are an active woman with lots of interests – it must get frustrating to be so limited. I remember meeting a woman, who because of health issues, could not work. She told me when she hears others complaining about going to work, she tells them she would love to be able to work and cannot. I imagine you might love to get at vacuuming, cooking and cleaning - or not:).
Hope you and Steve sleep well tonight Sue - take care. Good night.
Katherine