The
Silver Lining
For as long as I can remember, I’ve always found the Silver
Lining on all situations no matter how dire they may be. If we believe in the All mighty, then we must
believe that he wouldn’t paint us into a corner. No matter what he throws at us, we always
have free agency (the ability to make choices).
We can choose between, good and bad or bad and worse, and even good and
better.
Whenever I find myself in a less than positive situation
(not often) I try to figure out what it is that I can do to improve it or even
turn it into a total positive.
I won’t bother you with all the details because right now, even
I don’t have all the information that is being generated on my behalf.
I won’t tell you my exact age, because if I did, I may have
to do away with you (LOL) but suffice to know that even I am amazed at how
great of a life I’ve had and how healthy I’ve been. I was beginning to think that some day I
could just drop dead and people would say but he was so healthy.
Four months ago, I went to the doctor’s office for something
totally unrelated to what I’m presently dealing with right now. My regular physician was not available
because I came in with a last-minute appointment, so another physician saw me and
during the course of regular examination discovered that I had a heart murmur. She asked me how long I had the murmur. I explained that I wasn’t aware of any murmurs.
Since then and in short order, I’ve talked to a cardiologist
twice, and a couple of heart surgeons. I’ve
had 3 different tests that help determine that I am strong and healthy not yet
showing symptoms but definitely need to take action, if I want to take control
of my life, literally.
I’ve said it before and will repeat it again and again. In life there are two people that you need to
stay in contact with (communicate), your doctor, and the Internal revenue agent. No particular order.
Before I cause any damage to my heart, I need to act, the
sooner the better. As I’ve mentioned
before, we have free agency (we can make choices). I can elect to ignore the problem and ruin my
quality of life (maybe even be gone within 4 to five years); I can elect the
least intrusive and painful way (shorter history to go by). I have consulted with my wife and selected
the more intrusive way, more painful and longest recovery period. My selection also has a history dating back to
the 1950’s with much better odds of success and longevity.
I’m sharing my situation on this blog for two main reasons:
1- I asked family and friends for prayers without an explanation. I feel that those that offered prayers
deserve a thank you and an explanation. 2- I want every person that follows my
blog and FB Page to take care of themselves and listen to their body and medical
professionals. For those of you that are
in my age range (whatever that might be), life is even more precious than
ever. I will keep you posted on my progress. Thank you for your thoughts and prayers. Stay positive always. I know that the best is
yet to come….
