A few weeks ago, I started a new job working downtown in an office. Formerly, I was a construction worker. Now I get to be clean all day, wear nice clothes, and talk to a lot of people everyday. Dream come true! And I have started running during my lunch hour. Dream #2 come true! How can this be?
Just this past April 21 I had a heart attack. A painful one. I have to carry nitroglycerin with me at all times. I must take 5 pills everyday, I gave up butter (mostly), I'm still afraid of the tiny little pains I have, and I have to see a cardiologist for the rest of my life. But boy, I have gained so much since then!
I've lost 10 lbs, I have a new house, a new job, and I can run! Better than before I had the heart attack! I can breathe! I felt so good during my run today all I could do is give thanks to God! Over the 3rd avenue bridge, down 2nd st and back by way of the Stone Arch bridge. 2.62 miles in 30 minutes! When I got back to City Hall I was smiling, even though it was only 57 degrees out.
I still notice the thump thump of my injured little heart when it works hard, but that's OK. I will enjoy all that I can WHILE I can, and I'll try to keep running for my life. For the rest of my life.
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I grew up in a barbershop that my dad owned. Every day, my mom would get up and get me ready for school. I would watch Bugs Bunny cartoons... -
A few weeks ago, I started a new job working downtown in an office. Formerly, I was a construction worker. Now I get to be clean all day, w...
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Very moving post! Gratitude is a beautiful thing. And it inspires me to run or do something physical on my lunch break!
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