Thirteen and Counting

Yesterday, May 26th, my birthday!

Each year, my wife and I celebrate. A birthday card waiting to observe the day. I thought he already had a birthday, May 3, 1949. How old are you?

I’m thirteen.

What?

Thirteen years ago, May 26, 2010, midmorning I could be found at Tucson Medical Center in an operating room chest open, exposing my heart. Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG). With a vein from my right leg, used to rebuild three arteries.

Too many burgers, fries, and goulash floating in a bowl of butter.

To my wife, my hero, we continue the journey.