BREATHING - HAIKU
Since my lungs are getting weaker because of ALS, I sleep with a Bi-Pap machine which helps my lungs exhale.
My breathing is slow
all I get is a thin stream of it
I inhale anyway.
My breathing is slow
all I get is a thin stream of it
I inhale anyway.
posted by Helen @ 5:46 PM
13 Comments:
At 6:30 PM,
Tammy Brierly said…
Helen, this picture breaks my heart and reminds us all breathing is not a given. Thank you for sharing your struggle Helen.
HUGS
At 7:39 AM,
Julie said…
Wrapping you in a hug, Helen.
I'm amazed at your strength.
At 10:40 AM,
Regina said…
Oh, Helen- you are so courageous. Each breath is a gift, for sure...
I am sending love your way...
At 11:08 AM,
Bianca said…
This is so sad, but your will continues in your words. Great haiku. Wishing you well!
At 11:39 AM,
Anonymous said…
I wish with every breath that you would be able to heal and recover your breath.
I offer my prayers for you.
At 12:33 PM,
Roswila said…
Thank you for the reminder that every breath is precious and not to be taken for granted. Many blessings.
At 2:40 PM,
Anonymous said…
Thank you for this. A powerful reminder to me never to take my breath and breathing for granted. {{hugs}}
At 6:50 PM,
Elspeth said…
Braving.
Recovering.
Energizing.
Amazing.
Transcending.
Healing.
Emerging.
At 3:59 PM,
Anonymous said…
Helen you are the most beautiful and courageous person I have ever met. We haven't know each other long, just three short years, but I know You are the shining star that has given love, hope, and strength to all those whom you have touched, and you are truly an inspiration to me.
May The Lord bless you and keep you.
May the Lord make his face to shine upon you, and be gracious to you.
May the Lord lift up his countenance upon you, and give you peace.
Love Nona
At 9:39 AM,
Kay Cooke said…
Haiku is a perfect form of poetry to remind us to count each raindrop - each breath. This is beautiful.
At 8:44 PM,
Jone said…
How courageous you are. I will not take breath for granted.
At 10:28 PM,
Rethabile said…
It is hard to know what to say at a time like this. The haiku is marvellous, but my thoughts stray, and go towards your fight.
A positive thought and a prayer is what I offer. They never fail.
At 8:25 AM,
Cassiopeia Rises said…
I am praying for you dear friend. You are in God's hands, the best place to be.
love-bd
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