I have Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, TERMINAL. There is no treatment for anyone over 65 unless you have unlimited funds and can find someone to do a double lung transplant. I don't have the money or desire to undergo that type of radical treatment, so I am doing exactly as you think that you do if you discovered that you were going to die fairly soon.
As a born again Christian, my first priority was to get my spiritual life in order, then I have had no problem enjoying my family and friends.
God has been good to me. I have a great family. My children are well established and have great marriages and children. Grandchildren are graduating from college with highest of honors and getting married. One of my children has been married a Naval Officer for 20 years.
I am on 02 24/7, but I can still drive, work for my daughter several hours a day, go to church every Sunday and a number of things that I can slip over my family.
Even though, I am in the last stages of this horrible disease, I refuse to not have as much quality of life as possible.
You have the drill down perfect!
Sorry for the long post.
Maria
I’ve been praying for you regularly since I heard about your condition back on that thread by NCSEADOG about his eating disorder.
For him too, for that matter.
Staring your own mortality in the face is a life changing experience, for sure.
Beautiful comments Maria - you’re in my prayers. Thanks for sharing.