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Health update

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It has been awhile since I have done one these. First, the good news. I am still mobile. I can still eat though it is a challenge. The bad news? My speech is gone and my breathing is going fast. I yawn during the day a lot due to lack of oxygen due to shallow breathing I am not aware of. And I have to have a fan blowing on my face to force air into my lungs while I sleep. Yes, I have a CPAP type device but I can not wear that mask and sleep at the same time. So I came up with the fan and it works. So my plan is to go back to my home in Wisconsin and stay there until I die. If I live longer than the summer, I will be surprised but it would be okay with me to see the winter one more time.


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mickie.sullivan
Apr 08, 2021

Russ, thank you for sharing your story. I am wishing you comfort and peace. I am grateful for all the laughs we shared with our LAT friends, after hours.

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sally.r.baxter
sally.r.baxter
Apr 08, 2021

I am so sorry.

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gdtomaske
gdtomaske
Apr 08, 2021

Find peace my friend, you are in my prayers.

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Russ Newton
Russ Newton
Apr 08, 2021
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Gordon,


I am at peace with this illness and since we all have to die I guess I will go first and find out what happens after life. Thank you my friend.

Russ

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Julie
Apr 08, 2021

I’m glad you had some good times the past few months! Love ya cousin! Maybe you can come thru on your way home! If not I’ll come by and see you in June!❤️❤️

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Julie
Apr 08, 2021
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Yes! Look forward to it!

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