I would like say a huge THANK YOU to DU'er...

[one_voice]

formercia Two weeks ago I wrote about my husband needing a cpap machine. He has very bad sleep apnea. He'd lost his job a few weeks prior and we didn't have the health insurance any longer. The COBRA was crazy expensive. And formerica had a cpap machine he graciously donated to my husband. It came today. Next Wednesday I will take it and have it programed for him--the place will do that at no charge to us. So we'll only need to buy a mask.

Thank you, so much for helping my husband and taking that worry from me. You have no idea the weight that you've lifted from both our shoulders. I promise to pay it forward, as many times as I possibly can. :hug:

On another good note...my husband was offered a job yesterday! He will start on the 24th.

Now for the bad news...my father in law is in ICU--he has COPD, cirrhosis of the liver, and is bleeding internally. He's already on borrowed time..but any vibes that can be sent our way..will be appreciated.


DU'ers are the best!!! :hug:

[MindandSoul]

1. Glad thinks are turning out okay for you and your husband.

Sending good vibes for your father in law, but sometime, the best one can hope for is acceptancein letting go and serenity.

I hope both you and your husband can finally get a good night sleep! I know what it's like to sleep next to someone with sleep apnea. ..you worry that they'll stop breathing any time they stop snoring for a minute!

Best wish to your family!

[one_voice]

13. Thank you!....

Yes it's very worrisome, my daughter works with someone whose husband died from sleep apnea. He was younger than my husband. I had no idea it was so dangerous.

Thanks to formercia I won't have to worry about that!

[formercia]

34. Glad I could help.

You're very welcome.

:hug:

[a la izquierda]

35. What a sweetie you are

:)

[blm]

2. (( formercia ))

.

[dixiegrrrrl]

10. yes, ditto

:yourock: :yourock: formerica!!!!

[Mimosa]

23. Agree! So many great DUers!

I hate it when some people say bad stuff about DU.

There are kind good people here. We may not always agree on finessing an issue but our hearts are good. :)

[MineralMan]

3. May things take a turn for the better for you.

I'm glad a DUer had that CPAP machine to send.

[Octafish]

4. formercia is TOPS!

The CPAP machines are life savers. Good luck to you and yours, one_voice!

[AtomicKitten]

5. Thanks formerica. Now Mr. one-voice get better. /nt

[CaliforniaPeggy]

6. My dear one_voice...

How wonderful that formerica was able to help you and your husband!

And how thrilling that your husband will start his new job so soon!

Vibes to your father-in-law...

:hug:

[one_voice]

14. Thank you Ms. Peggy! n/t

[demosincebirth]

7. If you know of anyone else who needs one and can't afford it...we have one

that my wife doesn't need any more. Free. I'll even pay for shipping. PM me.

[dixiegrrrrl]

11. I hope there is a "good" reason your wife does not need it anymore.

[one_voice]

16. Ditto! n/t

[demosincebirth]

18. How about she lost 50lbs and doesn't snore anymore. That good enough?

[one_voice]

19. That's excellent!!...

By "good" I took it to mean nothing happened to your wife because of sleep apnea.

I quit smoking last year and picked up some pounds, that I want to lose. I'm shooting for 50lbs. I'm dragging hubby along for the ride. He could lose a few lbs too.

Congrats to your wife.

[xchrom]

8. good vibes coming for you -- and this for formercia -- that's awesome.

so sorry about your F-I-L..

[monmouth]

9. Best post so far today. Good wishes and vibes to you all...n/t

[Ellipsis]

12. "Atta boy " foremica. K&R

[EFerrari]

15. So well done.

:grouphug:

[Fumesucker]

17. K&R ..

[asjr]

20. I have 2 CPAPs I no longer use. One

is sized small and the other I believe is medium. Let me know if you are interested. In excellent condition. They are the masks.

[truedelphi]

22. Your post is yet another proof of how much good people

Here do for each other.

Thanks for your help for those who may need it. (If you don't get any replies - offer it over in Health forum - some people there post about their apnea issues.)

[malaise]

21. I love DU

So many great people post here

[babylonsister]

24. So great, another fantastic story about one of our own, for

one of our own. I love DU, too. Hugs all around! :grouphug:

[Canuckistanian]

25. Good news all around

Sorry to hear about your FIL, but it's good to know people care. And actually make a difference.

Good vibes from my end. :grouphug:

[MrMickeysMom]

26. Your story stirs my heart, one_voice

I'm a respiratory therapist, and I've been in the scenes you describe.

White light to you and yours.

[The Vrude]

27. Touching! Great support!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

29. Welcome to DU!

I hope you enjoy the conversations!

:hi:

[calimary]

28. Thinking of you!

And congratulations on the new gig!

[JournalistKev87]

30. While there may be the soulless evil people out there

good people are also out there, too. Thanks to the angels of DU; we need you waiting in the wings for awhile more.

[oldhippydude]

31. those cpaps take a little getting used too

but i wouldn't be without mine... big thanks to the donor, and good good luck!!!

[midnight]

32. So glad for your husband... and you. I don't use a cpap machine

but I've heard the masks make all the difference...

[formercia]

33. Aw, shucks

..looks at ground...

:hug:

[one_voice]

47. .....

:hug:

[H2O Man]

36. Recommended!

Thank you for posting this.

[kooth]

37. CPAP Machine

As a user of CPAP technology since 2000, I have to say that I owe my much-improved health to the CPAP. I have sleep apnea too, and recently I have been diagnosed with narcolepsy. I am fortunate to have good insurance and a good job.

I'm happy to hear of the generosity that has been bestowed upon you! Here are good vibes for you and your father-in-law!

[lunatica]

38. Thank you formerica

Your generosity is inspiring!

[TBF]

39. Thinking of your FIL - hope he gets better soon. nt

[tropicanarose]

40. (((hugs)))) and good vibes and prayers for Mr. one_voice and for you! =)

[Joey Liberal]

41. Good vibes from a COPD sufferer!

[Honeycombe8]

42. Good vibes being sent your way. nt

[GreenPartyVoter]

43. I'm so glad your hubby is getting the help he needs! You are welcome to all the

health, comfort, and strength vibes I can rustle up. :hug:

[upi402]

44. that's a great story, and a greater gift

formercia
:toast:

[Tutankhamun]

45. Awesome.

[AzDar]

46. Big ups to formercia...

:thumbsup:

And all the best to your F-I-L...


DU is the best...

[RainDog]

48. k&r n/t

[bluesmail]

49. formercia is one top DU'er IMO eom

[formercia]

50. Thank you everyone, for the kind remarks

I'm overwhelmed.

Make someone happy today. Spread the Love.