Re: About the Birds.............

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Terry,

I'm so very sorry you had to give up the birds. I feel for you, I grew up with my parrot since I was the age 2. He did have a character,

I taught him so many tricks. Even though I was diagnosed with PF in March/2007, I still kept him no matter what, he was a part of the

family. He passed away in this summer, I did cry for days. Even now when I go to the mall, I do visit the pet store.

Irene

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To: breathe-support

Sent: Tue, 1 Apr 2008 4:44 pm

Subject: About the Birds.............

I don't know how this e-mail I just read started, or who it was about, I'm crying too hard.I just had to give up my babies,2 Amazons and a Grey. They were the most loving animals I've ever had. Having 6 children, you can imagine I've had just about everything.

I was meticulous with the cleaning gages, so when they said I had to give them, I was beside myself. Bird lovers know that the first thing a Dr says with many diseases is, give up the birds.

I rebeled, I wouldn't believe it and just couldn't do it. Well I called my Avian Vet and he told me that even if they hadn't been the initial cause, what they emit chemically, as well as the dust from their fecal matter, would exacerbate any lung condition!

My Sophie would ask me "Whatcha doin' Boo" and when I said working, she would sigh and say,"I love you Boo". Kauai would sing and when he hit a high note, he'd ask, "Did you like That"? They talked all the time and were always out if their cages, except at bed time. It was a lot if work and I'd do again in a heart beat

I could go on and on, but I'm writing this to let whoever has birds, since they have been gone, I have not coughed nor have I had to go back to the hospital. I was in for 8 days and my house had to be completely cleaned. As much as I didn't want to believe it, it was proven. I had gotten out of the hospital the time before last ,and because I could hardly breath even on the 02 I had to go right back in. I guess the proof is in for me because , I am on no drugs for this beside the 02. They took me off AdVair and they are taking me off prednisone next week. I only wish I had found out before the scaring.

My babies have good homes, in fact 2 of them are together. At least that helps a lot! I still have days I miss them so much, but my health was not only for me, but also for my family!

Sorry I don't know who this was for, but I wish you strength and luck. My phone number is listed and you can call me any time you need to talk,

From my heart,

Terry

Terry Pennisi 11/07 IPF Nevada

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Thanks Terry, for sharing that.......I resisted for over a year before getting rid of Dillon, our Grey. My health improved almost immediately. I will always miss his singing, his talking, his mimicry of the phone, doorbell, his clowning, etc. jim IPF 05 alaska Terry Pennisi wrote: I don't know how this e-mail I just read started, or who it was about, I'm crying too hard.I just had to give up my babies,2 Amazons and a Grey. They were the most

loving animals I've ever had. Having 6 children, you can imagine I've had just about everything. I was meticulous with the cleaning gages, so when they said I had to give them, I was beside myself. Bird lovers know that the first thing a Dr says with many diseases is, give up the birds. I rebeled, I wouldn't believe it and just couldn't do it. Well I called my Avian Vet and he told me that even if they hadn't been the initial cause, what they emit chemically, as well as the dust from their fecal matter, would exacerbate any lung condition! My Sophie would ask me "Whatcha doin' Boo" and when I said working, she would sigh and say,"I love you Boo". Kauai would sing and when he hit a high note, he'd ask, "Did you like That"? They talked all the time and were always out if their cages, except at bed time. It was a lot if work and I'd do again in a heart beat I could go on and on, but I'm

writing this to let whoever has birds, since they have been gone, I have not coughed nor have I had to go back to the hospital. I was in for 8 days and my house had to be completely cleaned. As much as I didn't want to believe it, it was proven. I had gotten out of the hospital the time before last ,and because I could hardly breath even on the 02 I had to go right back in. I guess the proof is in for me because , I am on no drugs for this beside the 02. They took me off AdVair and they are taking me off prednisone next week. I only wish I had found out before the scaring. My babies have good homes, in fact 2 of them are together. At least that helps a lot! I still have days I miss them so much, but my health was not only for me, but also for my family! Sorry I don't know who this was for, but I wish you strength and luck. My phone number is listed and you can call me any time

you need to talk, From my heart, TerryTerry Pennisi 11/07 IPF Nevada You rock. That's why Blockbuster's offering you one month of Blockbuster Total Access, No Cost.

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Ter...I've never had birds. The closest I have been was years ago when I was young and my gramma had parakeets. I loved those little birds and so did she. When she moved she too had to find a home for her birds. Gramma wouldn't speak for days...grieving.

It had to have been hard to give them up but I am glad the decision has proven to be a necessary one......not like Babs selling their lake front home and now knowing they could have stayed there many years more!

It is very good news that your health has improved some.

I'm sad with you.

Mama-Sher, age 69. IPF 3-06, OR. Don't fret about tomorrow, God is already there!

About the Birds.............

I don't know how this e-mail I just read started, or who it was about, I'm crying too hard.I just had to give up my babies,2 Amazons and a Grey. They were the most loving animals I've ever had. Having 6 children, you can imagine I've had just about everything.

I was meticulous with the cleaning gages, so when they said I had to give them, I was beside myself. Bird lovers know that the first thing a Dr says with many diseases is, give up the birds.

I rebeled, I wouldn't believe it and just couldn't do it. Well I called my Avian Vet and he told me that even if they hadn't been the initial cause, what they emit chemically, as well as the dust from their fecal matter, would exacerbate any lung condition!

My Sophie would ask me "Whatcha doin' Boo" and when I said working, she would sigh and say,"I love you Boo". Kauai would sing and when he hit a high note, he'd ask, "Did you like That"? They talked all the time and were always out if their cages, except at bed time. It was a lot if work and I'd do again in a heart beat

I could go on and on, but I'm writing this to let whoever has birds, since they have been gone, I have not coughed nor have I had to go back to the hospital. I was in for 8 days and my house had to be completely cleaned. As much as I didn't want to believe it, it was proven. I had gotten out of the hospital the time before last ,and because I could hardly breath even on the 02 I had to go right back in. I guess the proof is in for me because , I am on no drugs for this beside the 02. They took me off AdVair and they are taking me off prednisone next week. I only wish I had found out before the scaring.

My babies have good homes, in fact 2 of them are together. At least that helps a lot! I still have days I miss them so much, but my health was not only for me, but also for my family!

Sorry I don't know who this was for, but I wish you strength and luck. My phone number is listed and you can call me any time you need to talk,

From my heart,

TerryTerry Pennisi 11/07 IPF Nevada

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Oh Ter, I'm crying with you....those birds sound AMAZING...your post was for me !

I'm the stubborn git who won't give up her 1 little Finch.....I've taken on board all that you've said....at least I'll promise not to get MORE birds! One little finch in his cage...I'm STABLE....here's hoping !

You are one courageous woman!

in Oz>> I don't know how this e-mail I just read started, or who it was about, I'm crying too hard.I just had to give up my babies,2 Amazons and a Grey. They were the most loving animals I've ever had. Having 6 children, you can imagine I've had just about everything.> I was meticulous with the cleaning gages, so when they said I had to give them, I was beside myself. Bird lovers know that the first thing a Dr says with many diseases is, give up the birds. > I rebeled, I wouldn't believe it and just couldn't do it. Well I called my Avian Vet and he told me that even if they hadn't been the initial cause, what they emit chemically, as well as the dust from their fecal matter, would exacerbate any lung condition!> > My Sophie would ask me "Whatcha doin' Boo" and when I said working, she would sigh and say,"I love you Boo". Kauai would sing and when he hit a high note, he'd ask, "Did you like That"? They talked all the time and were always out if their cages, except at bed time. It was a lot if work and I'd do again in a heart beat> > I could go on and on, but I'm writing this to let whoever has birds, since they have been gone, I have not coughed nor have I had to go back to the hospital. I was in for 8 days and my house had to be completely cleaned. As much as I didn't want to believe it, it was proven. I had gotten out of the hospital the time before last ,and because I could hardly breath even on the 02 I had to go right back in. I guess the proof is in for me because , I am on no drugs for this beside the 02. They took me off AdVair and they are taking me off prednisone next week. I only wish I had found out before the scaring. > > My babies have good homes, in fact 2 of them are together. At least that helps a lot! I still have days I miss them so much, but my health was not only for me, but also for my family!> > Sorry I don't know who this was for, but I wish you strength and luck. My phone number is listed and you can call me any time you need to talk,> > From my heart,> Terry> > > Terry Pennisi 11/07 IPF Nevada> > ---------------------------------> You rock. That's why Blockbuster's offering you one month of Blockbuster Total Access, No Cost.>

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A.J. not you too!

I'm HEARING you all..just not ACTING on it yet!

Aren't birds just the funniest little critters....my Finch loves Classical Music!

GIO> I don't know how this e-mail I just read started, or who it was about, I'm crying too hard.I just had to give up my babies,2 Amazons and a Grey. They were the most loving animals I've ever had. Having 6 children, you can imagine I've had just about everything.> I was meticulous with the cleaning gages, so when they said I had to give them, I was beside myself. Bird lovers know that the first thing a Dr says with many diseases is, give up the birds. > I rebeled, I wouldn't believe it and just couldn't do it. Well I called my Avian Vet and he told me that even if they hadn't been the initial cause, what they emit chemically, as well as the dust from their fecal matter, would exacerbate any lung condition!> > My Sophie would ask me "Whatcha doin' Boo" and when I said working, she would sigh and say,"I love you Boo". Kauai would sing and when he hit a high note, he'd ask, "Did you like That"? They talked all the time and were always out if their cages, except at bed time. It was a lot if work and I'd do again in a heart beat> > I could go on and on, but I'm writing this to let whoever has birds, since they have been gone, I have not coughed nor have I had to go back to the hospital. I was in for 8 days and my house had to be completely cleaned. As much as I didn't want to believe it, it was proven. I had gotten out of the hospital the time before last ,and because I could hardly breath even on the 02 I had to go right back in. I guess the proof is in for me because , I am on no drugs for this beside the 02. They took me off AdVair and they are taking me off prednisone next week. I only wish I had found out before the scaring. > > My babies have good homes, in fact 2 of them are together. At least that helps a lot! I still have days I miss them so much, but my health was not only for me, but also for my family!> > Sorry I don't know who this was for, but I wish you strength and luck. My phone number is listed and you can call me any time you need to talk,> > From my heart,> Terry> > > Terry Pennisi 11/07 IPF Nevada > ---------------------------------> You rock. That's why Blockbuster's offering you one month of Blockbuster Total Access, No Cost. > > > > > ---------------------------------> You rock. That's why Blockbuster's offering you one month of Blockbuster Total Access, No Cost.>

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Jim....in a way...I have "my birds" too and love them and refuse to give them up.

I have ONE, remember this number, ONE enclosed bird feeder hanging from the overhang. (We live in an upstairs apt). The neighbor downstairs complains about the bird seed in her flower beds. Last year I begrudgingly took it down....this year, NO. I have some rights too...

If she complains again, I will politely tell her to check out her

"uranus". haaahahaahha.

Couldn't resist. You know I love playing w/words.

I'm glad you're better Jim!

Mama-Sher, age 69. IPF 3-06, OR. Don't fret about tomorrow, God is already there!

Re: Re: About the Birds.............

I should have mentioned............the part about "my health improving almost immediately"......sounds like I attribute that to giving up the bird. Well, if there is one thing I know it is "I know nothing". My improvement could have been the meds, it could have been the natural course of my disease. it could have been global warming, it could have been that the moon was aligned with Uranus, it could have been the result of dozens of people praying for me. Whatever did it.........I'll take it, thank you very much.

jim IPF 05

alaska <gina.francisbigpond> wrote:

A.J. not you too!

I'm HEARING you all..just not ACTING on it yet!

Aren't birds just the funniest little critters....my Finch loves Classical Music!

GIO> I don't know how this e-mail I just read started, or who it was about, I'm crying too hard.I just had to give up my babies,2 Amazons and a Grey. They were the most loving animals I've ever had. Having 6 children, you can imagine I've had just about everything.> I was meticulous with the cleaning gages, so when they said I had to give them, I was beside myself. Bird lovers know that the first thing a Dr says with many diseases is, give up the birds. > I rebeled, I wouldn't believe it and just couldn't do it. Well I called my Avian Vet and he told me that even if they hadn't been the initial cause, what they emit chemically, as well as the dust from their fecal matter, would exacerbate any lung condition!> > My Sophie would ask me "Whatcha doin' Boo" and when I said working, she would sigh and say,"I love you Boo". Kauai would sing and when he hit a high note, he'd ask, "Did you like That"? They talked all the time and were always out if their cages, except at bed time. It was a lot if work and I'd do again in a heart beat> > I could go on and on, but I'm writing this to let whoever has birds, since they have been gone, I have not coughed nor have I had to go back to the hospital. I was in for 8 days and my house had to be completely cleaned. As much as I didn't want to believe it, it was proven. I had gotten out of the hospital the time before last ,and because I could hardly breath even on the 02 I had to go right back in. I guess the proof is in for me because , I am on no drugs for this beside the 02. They took me off AdVair and they are taking me off prednisone next week. I only wish I had found out before the scaring. > > My babies have good homes, in fact 2 of them are together. At least that helps a lot! I still have days I miss them so much, but my health was not only for me, but also for my family!> > Sorry I don't know who this was for, but I wish you strength and luck. My phone number is listed and you can call me any time you need to talk,> > From my heart,> Terry> > > Terry Pennisi 11/07 IPF Nevada > ---------------------------------> You rock. That's why Blockbuster's offering you one month of Blockbuster Total Access, No Cost. > > > > > ---------------------------------> You rock. That's why Blockbuster's offering you one month of Blockbuster Total Access, No Cost.>

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Thank you so much ! You hit the nail on the head, it really has been like giving up my children. Unless someone has ever had birds, I don't think you can imagine how loving they are. Your friend was right, and I fought it till the end of January! Hugs, Terdenise randel wrote: Terry, I have a friend who has a Grey and I am so sorry you had

to give yours up. She let me know from the beginning that I could not be around her birds. I am glad your health is better, but I know you must feel like you gave away your children. Take care- Sarcoid/PF 3/2006 California About the Birds............. I don't know how this e-mail I just read started, or who it was about, I'm crying too hard.I just had to give

up my babies,2 Amazons and a Grey. They were the most loving animals I've ever had. Having 6 children, you can imagine I've had just about everything. I was meticulous with the cleaning gages, so when they said I had to give them, I was beside myself. Bird lovers know that the first thing a Dr says with many diseases is, give up the birds. I rebeled, I wouldn't believe it and just couldn't do it. Well I called my Avian Vet and he told me that even if they hadn't been the initial cause, what they emit chemically, as well as the dust from their fecal matter, would exacerbate any lung condition! My Sophie would ask me "Whatcha doin' Boo" and when I said working, she would sigh and say,"I love you Boo". Kauai would sing and when he hit a high note, he'd ask, "Did you like That"? They talked all the time and were always out if their cages, except at bed time. It was a lot if work and I'd do again in a heart beat I could go on and on, but I'm writing this to let whoever has birds, since they have been gone, I have not coughed nor have I had to go back to the hospital. I was in for 8 days and my house had to be completely cleaned. As much as I didn't want to believe it, it was proven. I had gotten out of the hospital the time before last ,and because I could hardly breath even on the 02 I had to go right back in. I guess the proof is in for me because , I am on no drugs for this beside the 02. They took me off AdVair and they are taking me off prednisone next week. I only wish I had found out before the scaring. My babies have good homes, in fact 2 of them are together. At least that helps a lot! I still have days I miss them so much, but my health was not only for me, but also for my family! Sorry I don't know who this was for, but I wish you strength and luck. My

phone number is listed and you can call me any time you need to talk, From my heart, TerryTerry Pennisi 11/07 IPF Nevada You rock. That's why Blockbuster' s offering you one month of Blockbuster Total Access, No Cost. You rock. That's why Blockbuster's offering you one month of Blockbuster Total Access, No Cost. Terry Pennisi 11/07 IPF Nevada

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