seagirlkat

My name is Kathleen Ann Montgomery. I grew up on a dairy and beef farm in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Carroll County, Virginia. From the age of five, I got bronchitis or pneumonia every year. As a result, my Pulmologist (Lung Doctor) from Duke University diagnosed me with COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) when I was seventeen. COPD is a life threatening lung disease. Most people get COPD from smoking, but I got COPD even though I have never smoked and have rarely been around anyone who smoked. My mom and brother thought I was going to die for sure! 

My lungs were sensitive, tight, and weak. Most of the time, just breathing hurt! However, it was not all bad because I have learned to live life one breath at a time. Now I appreciate every breath I am given! I know that God must consider me strong to have given so much to overcome. 

Now, 

I Can Breathe! 
I Can Breathe! 
I Can Breathe!

I wasn't expected to make it this far, let alone be as healthy as I am now!