#37 - Mar. 15th, 2024

Slow to roll…..

Today was a good indicator of how far I slide backwards on normal activities while in the hospital. You don’t realize how much you lose while you’re stuck in a bed. 

I showered, got dressed, Megan took me to follow up appt with my primary doctor, had a friend stop by and chatted, by that time I think it was 3ish and I was tapped out of energy. I understand it will take time to get back to speed. Just frustrating some times. 

The chat with my friend was good. We talked about getting older, about it being ok to be vulnerable, about acceptance of being “good to go”. 

We spoke about realizing that what is on the “important list” changes over time. 

This ordeal has forced me to look at some of those things that seemed to be overlooked before. 

Overlooked due to fear or ignorance, none the less overlooked because I kept my head in the sand. 

The truth is, none of us will live forever on this earth. Our time will come. 

The truth is, over the last month I questioned if my time was soon a few times. 

I feel lucky and blessed that the doctors were able to help me through health issues that could have had a much different outcome. 

I feel lucky and blessed that I have a wife that spent just about as many nights in a hospital as I did. 

I feel lucky and blessed to have so many kind and loving friends that care about us. 

I feel lucky and blessed at the promise of tomorrow. 

Love you all, 

Dave