Happy belated birthday, Viking!
I was freaked when I turned 45, my mom had two debilitating strokes, then, that left her a hémiplégic and wheelchair bound for 22 more years, and resulted in us three kids going Into foster care.
Just yesterday I thought “I hope I live as long as my mom, or longer”. Thatd be only 7.5 years left.
Viking, you are doing GREAT, and there are no guarantees as we well know, so each day, especially sober, is such a gift.
YOU are a gift to me, and so many others.
Thank you for saving your life.