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Madre
Joined: 09 Dec 2005
Posts: 233
Location: Missouri
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 Celebration
Today is my 1 year anniversary of being on cpap, and I am celebrating. I am celebrating LIFE. Life is a joyous thing for me, and before I found out that I had OSA, my life was spent in a sleep laden fog. This path we are on is not easy. For me it took 9 months to find a mask that I could actually sleep in with out leaks. I went through all the emotions.....fear, anger, "is this worth it"......but I have to tell you, I would go through all that again just to feel this great. Now I can enjoy the world around me. I have energy to do things with my husband and children. In short I have a life. So for all you newbies out there, Life is precious, and this is the path to getting your life back. It is a celebration!
All of you have a great day.
Hugs
Madre
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| Thu Apr 20, 2006 9:15 am |
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chewbacca007
Joined: 13 Apr 2006
Posts: 38
Location: Brooklyn, NY
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Happy Anniversary Madre
I just wanted to expess my well wishes to your one year anniversary. Your words are inspirational and honest in that there are better days ahead for all (including myself), but there may be a few more roadbumps. Enjoy your life and the life you share with your family, the road taken is as important as the destination (goal). Happy anniversary once again!!!
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| Thu Apr 20, 2006 9:25 am |
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diana
Joined: 17 Dec 2005
Posts: 141
Location: Buena Park, CA
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Congratulations!
And don't forget to do something to celebrate!
diana
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| Thu Apr 20, 2006 10:15 am |
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ThStoddart
Joined: 03 Apr 2006
Posts: 69
Location: Washington, DC
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Congrats Madre! 
As a newbie myself, I printed your post and taped it to my door. Thought it would motivate me whenever I'm tempted to give up or skip a night.
Thanks for the inspiration, I find stories like yours very helpful.
regards,
Stodd
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| Thu Apr 20, 2006 11:05 am |
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Kaicee
Joined: 20 Jan 2006
Posts: 70
Location: New York
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Congratulations, Madre! I am so happy for you. I know a little of what you're feeling, as I've been on CPAP for about 10 weeks now. I know I still have to be patient - your post will make it easier. Go out and do something fun to celebrate!
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| Thu Apr 20, 2006 11:09 am |
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BARBCCRN
Joined: 15 Nov 2005
Posts: 1473
Location: Las Vegas,baby!
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CONGRATS MADRE!!!!!! LOVE your attitude. You're right there are ups and downs in the CPAP process but it is worth it in the long run
_________________ EVERY SILVER LINING HAS A TOUCH OF GREY
-Grateful Dead
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| Thu Apr 20, 2006 1:36 pm |
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Linda
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Joined: 26 Apr 2005
Posts: 4419
Location: Maryland
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Madre,
You're an inspiration to us all, even those longer on cpap than you!!
Your spirit is wonderful.
Linda
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| Thu Apr 20, 2006 7:49 pm |
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Trudi
Joined: 19 Jan 2006
Posts: 8
Location: Alabama
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Congratulations!!!
Thank you so much for sharing that.....there really IS hope!! I love reading posts like yours, they inspire me to
"hang in there" 
Thanks, Trudi
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| Thu Apr 20, 2006 8:16 pm |
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Daniel
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Joined: 25 Jun 2005
Posts: 4128
Location: Ireland
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Re: Celebration
Madre wrote:Today is my 1 year anniversary of being on cpap, and I am celebrating. I am celebrating LIFE. Life is a joyous thing for me, and before I found out that I had OSA, my life was spent in a sleep laden fog. This path we are on is not easy. For me it took 9 months to find a mask that I could actually sleep in with out leaks. I went through all the emotions.....fear, anger, "is this worth it"......but I have to tell you, I would go through all that again just to feel this great. Now I can enjoy the world around me. I have energy to do things with my husband and children. In short I have a life. So for all you newbies out there, Life is precious, and this is the path to getting your life back. It is a celebration!
All of you have a great day.
Hugs
Madre
Madre,
Congratulations..........a terrific milestone.
Keep up the positive advocacy.
Kind regards,
Daniel.
_________________ The untreated Sleep Apnoea sufferer died quietly in his sleep.......
Unlike his three passengers who died screaming !!!!!!
(Anon)
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| Fri Apr 21, 2006 3:43 am |
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Musicman
Joined: 27 Jan 2006
Posts: 33
Location: Monroe, Mi
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Madre,
One year is a great accomplishment. You are an inspiration to us newbes. Of course here is a special song just for you: Haaaaappppyyyy Anniversary tooooo yooooo.
Thank you, Thank you very much.
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