I never thought I'd make it this far. I spent a week in ICU, I've lost both my parents and almost a dozen friends in the last 6 years. 3 to suicide. I had to have kidney surgery and was also diagnosed with liver disease and esophageal varacies.
If you would have handed me a piece of paper with those first 2 sentences written on it the day I woke up, I would have gone to the bar and finished the job.
Instead I got to work. There were a lot of hard days but I love my life and if I live the right way, my dr says I could live a normal life span. I've also dropped almost 80 pounds. I've gotten rid of my type 2 diabetes and in June, I may be off all medication.
Soooo.......I am a certified bada$$.
HAHAHAHA
I feel strong. Thanks to all the people who have taken the time to help me a long the way. I know I don't come by as much as I used to, but whenever my rear is on fire, a few of you always know how to put it out. I love this place and the people here.
Thank you for my life.
-Jeff