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A Dot on the Horizon

OldBones-Larry
1 11 18

Wow .. 65 days already. It hasn't been real easy, but day 65 is here. It really is a great holiday gift that I could give my "family" as well as myself. I just realized how close I was to the next world and it really scared the s*t out of me.

Meanwhile, I have noticed something on the horizon. A very small black spot hes appeared. I can see that the tracks I follow tend in that direction. Is this the mountain I have been told of? I will keep my eye on it and see if this is the case. I'm watching for the next oasis so I can refill waterskins. I still have plenty, but want to be sure I don't miss any opportunity to refill the skins that are empty.

Looking behind me, I want to send everyone traveling behind me the will to resist the temptations of the sick-o-rettes that have bound us. May you travel true to the other side of the desert of NML. Just follow the tracks of the Camel, Old Goat, GNU, and, it seems, Buffalo. I see that Buffalo Spirit has been pushing me along the trail when I have needed the extra push to get over a really difficult dune. May it always be so. I'm going to be waiting for you over there, as I know there are those waiting for me.

I want to wish everyone Happy Holidays according to your background and teachings.

Great Spirit be with you all.

One step at a time gets you there.  Hugs and Love to all.

Larry

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I am a male that underwent coronary artery bypass X3 (triple) on 10/22/13 at the age of 55. I was living on about 20-30% of one coronary artery and my left heart output was only 20% to 25%. I spent a week in the hospital after surgery and went home. Then had to go back a day later for another week because I had pneumonia. Finally a few days because of a slight arythmia. All told it has been about 2 1/2 weeks. I am past the cravings by now and only have the urges to contend with. I really don't suggest that anyone quits smoking using this technique though. I'll have to carry the scars from that day for the rest of my life. The large one down the center of my chest, and the ones from several "silent" infarctions. I came that close to the next world. Never again will I subject my body to that (at one point in my life I was smoking 5 packs of cigarillos a day). I now have to say N.O.P.E. (Not One Puff Ever) every day of my life. TheOldGoat-Joan, I miss you terribly my friend. Elder Lists Guilia's: (/blogs/Giulia-blog/2017/06/18/elders-list-ao-december-7-2016 ) or Smorgy's (Chronological Elder List)