Guest guest Posted May 16, 2009 Report Share Posted May 16, 2009 MB I think there are side benefits when there's one pulling a tank and wearing a mask. I know many are concerned about " people noticing. " Well, its good they notice. Maybe a little education of different types, awareness of disease, awareness of capability with disease. I'm sure many places I'm known by now as the guy with the oxygen tank. Well, I'm the guy with the oxygen tank who shops there just like anyone else and lives his life as normally as possible. Although also the guy who they are glad to assist getting things to his car if he needs it. > > Just checking in from the sumptuous guest quarters (AKA kids game room) at my sisters house in the NY suburbs. I'm visiting this weekend and attending a couple of dance recitals and a talent contest. I'll be the one pulling an O2 tank and wearing a mask but by gosh I'll be there. > The trip was good, a couple of changes in plans but I can still roll with it. > Hope everyone has a great weekend! > > Beth > Moderator > Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08 > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 16, 2009 Report Share Posted May 16, 2009 MB I think there are side benefits when there's one pulling a tank and wearing a mask. I know many are concerned about " people noticing. " Well, its good they notice. Maybe a little education of different types, awareness of disease, awareness of capability with disease. I'm sure many places I'm known by now as the guy with the oxygen tank. Well, I'm the guy with the oxygen tank who shops there just like anyone else and lives his life as normally as possible. Although also the guy who they are glad to assist getting things to his car if he needs it. > > Just checking in from the sumptuous guest quarters (AKA kids game room) at my sisters house in the NY suburbs. I'm visiting this weekend and attending a couple of dance recitals and a talent contest. I'll be the one pulling an O2 tank and wearing a mask but by gosh I'll be there. > The trip was good, a couple of changes in plans but I can still roll with it. > Hope everyone has a great weekend! > > Beth > Moderator > Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08 > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 17, 2009 Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 beth, Enjoy you time and your family! Have tank will travel! Bruce, I never ever refuse the help - now. I used to say, " No thanks. " That was silly and energy wasting. Now I know to smile and say, " Thank you so much. " I'm.learning! Be blessed, ette SLE 99, TTP 99, Raynauds 99, Spinal Stenosis 98, PF noted 98, MS 04, AH/PBC 04, PF&PH 06, HS 09...??? > > > > Just checking in from the sumptuous guest quarters (AKA kids game > room) at my sisters house in the NY suburbs. I'm visiting this weekend > and attending a couple of dance recitals and a talent contest. I'll be > the one pulling an O2 tank and wearing a mask but by gosh I'll be there. > > The trip was good, a couple of changes in plans but I can still roll > with it. > > Hope everyone has a great weekend! > > > > Beth > > Moderator > > Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08 > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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