The Drive-by Bitch

[Anne]

Sorry, FTW, that does suck.

[The Troll]

Ideopathic interstitial diffuse pulmonary fibrosis sucks.

  In your younger day did you pick up this disease for any of your work where you breathed in fumes or dust.  Every time I get to feeling sorry for myself if find someone who is worse than me. 

  May I say that you have some success and relief from your lung problem.   

[me]

Sorry to hear that FTW. 

[followsthewolf]

  In your younger day did you pick up this disease for any of your work where you breathed in fumes or dust.  Every time I get to feeling sorry for myself if find someone who is worse than me. 

  May I say that you have some success and relief from your lung problem.   

Even the researchers don't know that. I'm part of a study they are conducting now to determine genetic and environmental factors that may be causal.

Very little is known about the disease.

Like the rest of corporate America, if there isn't any money in it, it isn't worth studying.

Fortunately for those who come after me, there is a dedicated team at the University of Pittsburgh that is working on it.

[duke jupiter]

Ole' FTW, Ole' Duke is hopin' that your health improves steadily and the University finds a way to cure you or bring you substanial relief.

Best regards,
Duke (one day at a time) Jupiter

[followsthewolf]

Many thanks to you, duke, and all the rest of the forum members who expressed their hopes for my health.

We shall see.

[Palehorse]

FTW:

You know my feelings on your health challenges and of my steadfast support and hopes for progress in your case.

It is unconscionable that situations like the one that inflicted this thing upon you are allowed to transpire in this nation even today. 

You are an outstanding human-being and a gentleman; rare in this day and age. Know that I am here to do whatever I can to help out when needed, and until then keep on keeping on brother! 

[followsthewolf]

Thanks, PH.

Appreciate the good thoughts and the friendship over the years.

[Palehorse]

Thanks, PH.

Appreciate the good thoughts and the friendship over the years.

No thanks necessary my friend, but you are quite welcome.

And I am looking forward to many more years of friendship! 

[libby]

  This   is for the "idiopathic" part of your diagnosis. And here is a (hug) and wishes for improving health and happiness, my friend. 

[followsthewolf]

Thanks a bunch, Libby.

Have enjoyed your posting, young lady.

[libby]

 

Thanks a bunch, Libby.

Have enjoyed your posting, young lady.

Thank you. I feel the same about yours.  

[Bo D]

FTW - Unali! Unali!

From the first I knew you, you have been Unali!

Trust in your spirit.

[followsthewolf]

Olias, my friend, I thank you for uplifting me when I need it.

Long time.

[Locutus]

FTW, I can't imagine what you're going through, but I wish you the very best.  I enjoy your posts every time I read them, as I do with all of the regulars that stop by here every day.  This is our online coffee shop of sorts where we stop by, say hello, and discuss the goings on in the world.  Hell, we may even solve a problem here or there if we try really hard. 

I value your voice, your intellect, and your contributions to our interactions here.  Stay strong!  We need you here!