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Time to complain a little

I've never complained much, at least not about my station in life. Of course, I have been luckier than most. I've always managed to come out ahead of the game, even when obstacles have been put in my way. Managing to survive a rather aggressive form of lymphoma, for more than 10 years, without experiencing many of the ill effects most other experience, could definitely be considered one of those obstacles.

Now whether that's just been pure dumb luck, or some innate ability of mine to make well informed decisions, is debatable, but as an avid believer in fate, my vote would tend to go to the former. Something that has become even more evident as of late, as it seems my luck is starting to run out.

First is was the basal cell carcinoma, then bibasilar atelectsis, and now most recently, angina, all of which are starting to take their toll on me.

It's something I just wasn't expecting. Sure I've always known I was going to die [eventually]. Everybody does. I even resigned myself to the fact I would die sooner than I would have hoped. I just thought it would be for a different reason.

But it appears not even good living, can overcome a family history of heart disease. You still need a lot of luck!
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Kim said…
I don't recall reading anything about bibasilar atelectsis. Has that been resolved? How long ago was that?

But as for the basal cell carcinoma, I have 85 year old friends who have been having those removed for the last ten years on a regular basis and I have a 63 year old friend who has had the procedure twice and I took him to the hospital and I believe that is a pretty normal condition after 60, and not fatal.

I think angina is almost as common and not fatal.

I believe you have smart luck, combined with the ability to make well informed decisions and the intelligence to make good lifestyle choices all combined into one awesome uncle! Don't talk about dying. It's scary and premature.

Now I'm coming down next weekend. Got any plans? If not, get ready to play some dorky board game, OR we'll go bowling, OR we'll watch a movie. Pick a day. Love you both!
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