Quote Originally Posted by birdgirl73
I think the thing smokers ought to do is make a twice-weekly visit to the pulmonary ward of a large hospital and just observe the patients there. That'd change their minds fast. It's not pretty to watch people in the end stages of smoking-related diseases.

Good for you for not smoking, Tallulah! I wish everyone could be persuaded not to do it. It's such an easy way to prevent premature death. And, for that matter, to prevent premature aging, too.
Good luck even trying to convince a smoker to do that even in the first place. They don't really want to believe that that is a reality. It is easy to have that "Oh that won't happen to me" mentality. Reality is a bitch...
My mom has been smoking since she was 18 years old....it really makes me sad to know that if Lupus doesn't kill her than cigarettes might. I am really sorry your mother is suffering with emphasyma(I can't spell that word)....you seem to have to deal with some terrible things....You are a strong woman though, and I admire you-you are a really helpful and caring person and I appreciate you here on the boards. As we all do!!!! :jointsmile: