Contributed by Bob “Oxygen Man” Rawlins, oxygen user and consultant to CAIRE Inc. ~
There is so much uncertainty in our world today! One thing for certain, is there will be continued change for some time. It is hard to watch the news, read social media or the newspapers.
I figure at this point, try and not let it get you too upset or emotional because there is not much of this, we can control.
I’ve talked in the past about attitude, and this ‘tude is especially important right now.
CAIRE blogger Jim Nelson, also known as Uncle Jim, in recent blogs, has talked about being or having a comfortable place at home during these isolated times. Obviously, for good health reasons but also for good mental reasons as well. The ‘tude helps with this. Don’t grow roots but grow mental strength and emotional awareness. It is so important!
When I was working all the time, sleepless nights became a regular occurrence. I’d wake up and find myself worrying about all kinds of things. Writing things down that were on my mind helped, but I hated disturbing that much needed sleep.
Today, I wake up sometimes excited for the new day! Crazy right? So true, it happened this morning. Woke up around 3 AM and was excited about the day. Not much to write down so, I smiled and rolled over until the alarm woke me up at 6:15 AM. Reminding me three hours later that my son had to be driven to band practice at 7 AM. And, it was my turn to drive. 😊
Love those mornings, we talk about a few things, because I’m sleep driving and he is sleep thinking. Kidding, LOL. But this morning was cool, the sky was blue and the sun was shining. All was right in the world.
*Sigh*
I wish every day could start and end this way.
COVID-19 presents lots of challenges for all of us. Being in the compromised group we are in can be a bit scary. Many are at home recovering from COVID-19 and others are being discharged from a hospital stay along with a new prescription for oxygen therapy having faced serious illness and being placed on a ventilator. Scary stuff …
There is a lot of fear and confusion, but I try not to allow my emotions to rule the day, week, month, whatever. It really becomes lost time unless you can control it and fix what is causing your emotions or stress.
We must learn to live with the virus and keep LOVING LIFE!!!
Being considerate of one another makes the most sense to me. I know people sometimes don’t get what journey we are on and I wish at times they did. But I still think it is an innocent reaction.
COVID-19 and lung disease is nothing to take lightly, but Loving Life should be. I try and love life every day.
What I’m about to say may seem odd coming from a positive person but, I feel at times I’m living on borrowed time. So Loving Life is a motto I try and live up to as much as possible.
Lucky is an understatement. Faith is why I am still here and kickin’ it every day!
Keep the faith and keep a positive ‘tude!
Whatever makes you happy, do more of it. 😊
Keep it simple! Daily routines will change with the shifting and lifting of the COVID-19 restrictions so be careful, but don’t grow roots at home.
Let’s pray we will soon see some relief from the pandemic. Also, help others understand that social distancing and wearing a mask at times isn’t the end all be all.
I’ve been doing it for over 4.5 years trying to stay as healthy as possible before COVID-19 hit. We are the experts!! High five baby!!!
So, never stop Loving, and Living Life my friends.
Be safe! Be careful! Be Smart!
#touchaheart
#laugheveryday
#breathe-easy
Love you all,
Coach Bob
Bob Rawlins, 61, of Medina, Ohio, is husband to Terese and father to their 16-year-old triplets, a soccer coach, a hospital volunteer, band dad and chaperone, and marketing guru. He uses a FreeStyle Comfort portable oxygen concentrator and a transportable oxygen concentrator for overnight travel.
If you have been prescribed oxygen therapy, learn more about CAIRE by visiting www.caireinc.com/patients or by calling 1-877-704-0878 to talk to an oxygen advisor.
The contents of this blog post are not intended to substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult your physician for personalized medical advice. When using any oxygen therapy device please consult the applicable product instructions for use for product indications, contraindications, warnings, precautions, and detailed safety information.
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