It is a good feeling to say next year, to plan and continue to pray for yet another year by His grace. It is good because last year this time, if you don't mind if I reminisce, was not enjoyable. My battle with heart disease hampered me from truly enjoying anything. Instead I was recuperating, having biopsies and wishing for a positive outcome.
It did come for me, a positive outcome, that is. Life is no game and shouldn't be treated as such. I have learned through my research of this potentially deadly disease that by the time the National Anthem has played at an event, three people suffering with a cardiovascular related illness has lost their lives.
It is the season to remember the sacrifices we have made or watched as others who have been challenged all seeking victory. I don't have to wait for a particular season of the year to reflect and give thanks. No need for a reminder because when you come so near to loosing your life, you will take a deep breath and let out a "thank you God" that has so much sincerity you won't care who hears it.
The sport that I played, coached and enjoy [basketball] has started for most teams. I say "most" because the NBA has a late start *Christmas day* this year. I am helping the varsity basketball team during home games by running the game clock. It is official . I am once again in my element and loving every moment of it. God allows me to ponder the stark contrast of where I was then; nearly running out of time to this moment in time as a second chance in life.
Read the heart transplant story,"A Second Chance" coming out in February, 2012. What story can you share? Come on, don't worry about who knows about your story of survival. . tell me about it in the comment portion of this blog. Are you a survivor?
