The Beast took his breathing test on Thursday afternoon and really didn't want to talk about it at first. It seems he did awful at it. The scar tissue on his lungs is from all his years of smoking almost three packs of cigarettes a day. His having quit over two years ago hasn't made any difference. It seems he now will most likely be diagnosed with COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). That is where getting rid of the air in your lungs becomes problematic. Since that is the carbon dioxide that we breath OUT, you can see where that might lead to major problems.
I have no idea what the future problems will be but will have to wait and see when we have to go back to the pulmonary doctor's office in two weeks. Why it takes two weeks for him to come up with a game plan, I have no idea.
It's cold outside. We have freeze warnings going on for the next two days at least. Since it's 34 outside, I will take that as a given. Especially since the humidity is so darn high (87%). We got the car packed up today for him so he can just get dressed in the morning, eat something for breakfast, fill up his travel cup and leave. If it's foggy, I want him to be able to take it easy on the road and not go tearing off trying to make up time so he can get to Birmingham on time. Especially since he will have a friend from his church with him in the car.
Love you all. Am heading back to bed. I am really tired still and have to get up in a couple hours to send off the Beast. Have a great weekend but be careful while out doing your chores. ***Hugs***
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