Before the hospitalization I had already began to eliminate some of my many activities; closing some doors so that others may open. Now that I have reviewed my life, I have cut my activities in half and have more time to exercise regularly and cook healthy meals. The results of the monitor have not come back yet, but one thing I know is that this episode has changed my life for the better. I am relaxed and feel better than I have for quite a while. I am still doing some important things but only the things that are important for me to do. I'll let someone else do the rest of the important stuff.
I celebrated my birthday over several days with several small celebrations with family and friends. It was great to be with those I cared about and who cared about me. Receiving the gift of their precious, limited time, was the greatest gift. The monitor served to remind me that life is a precious and fragile gift which must be cherished and celebrated. Life is to be lived and cherished and celebrated. So for all of you with birthdays take some time to celebrate your birthday, any day of the year. Now that I think about it, I might to celebrate again next month.