Last Thursday I was having some chest discomfort, so I went to see my cardiologist. He was out of town, but was seen be his colleague. I was admitted for tests, and kept overnight.
Friday morning, the doctor came to see me, saying that nothing new was wrong with my heart. He did explain that there's been extensive work done to it, and there's not too much that can be done to it. I'm running on 60% of my heart as it is. As for the discomfort, he's treating me for acid reflux, hoping that is the cause. Okay, that's simple enough. Then, oh yes, there is a "THEN", he said that the chest X-ray showed a spot on my lung. They had already make an appointment for me to get that looked at. Then sent me home.
As I drove the 50 miles home, I did some serious thinking. I tried to be a good man, a loving husband, a fantastic father, a good son. Now, I'm in the process of becoming the woman that's been dwelling within these many years. I've done without so my family could have more, often saying that "Someday", I'll get one, I'll do something, I'll ANYTHING! I sold my prized possession, my classic Harley, so both kids could go on a church trip. I said, it was okay; Someday, I'd have another.
Saturday morning I was going to a nearby town to go to a particular venue. As I neared the Harley shop, I decided to just stop and look.
As I sat on the bike in the dealership, I thought to myself; I want this bike. I could write a check for this bike. I'm here today. I have no guarantee that there will be a tomorrow. That spot on my lung could be...! I've been waiting for "someday"!
"SOMEDAY IS TODAY!"
I wrote the check. I'm broke till next payday, but I took another step towards my fulfillment. It's time to live before I die. I have no idea how much time I have left on this side of the sod, so damnit, I'm going to do those things that I've put off for years.
Time to get that bucket list printed up and get to it. I ain't getting any younger!
Anyone ever ride in heels before???????
Leah