Timothy

[Kate Thomas]

It was twenty two years ago
a coworker confided to me that he was HIV positive.
he was an extremely talented man. always ready to crack a joke or give any advice.
one day he caught a cold. soon he could no longer work, then a month in the hospital. then he was gone. as i look back on the events it seems that it all happened in the blink of an eye.
just 32 years old.

[Janet_Girl]

So sad.  HIV and AIDS take to many young people.

Reminds my of the song "Timothy".


Hugs Kate

[cynthialee]

I am so sorry for the lose of your friend.

But take heart, cases like Tim's are a rarity anymore. The medications and proticals of treatment we have available today enable the average person with HIV to live a full life.

I know personaly, I was diagnosed with HIV five years ago. Actually I was diagnosed with full blown AIDS and went through what is known as medical salvage. I was brought back from the brink with modern medical science. I no longer have an AIDS diagnosis I am just HIV+, and my viral load has been undetectable for the last 5 years.

Get tested if you do not know your status. Even if you think you know, get tested anyways. Play safe. Stay safe.

[Shang]

I'm so sorry to hear about your friend!

I know someone who is HIV+ and he was diagnosed 13 years ago and is currently going strong.   The medicines have gotten better to help people live longer who have been diagnosed.

I also agree with getting tested for HIV no matter what you think your status is.