This plaque appeared on the wall in my Cardiac Rehab facility in Tucson. It's actually for Cardiac and Pulmonary patients, so I guess it's for hearts and lungs.... These are the sweetest and kindest people on earth... They are also the amongst the most fun, insistent, helpful, kind, and expert people on the planet. There has been amazing progress! Twenty ears ago, I would not have lived through my ordeal... I feel so lucky to be alive! Every day is a gift, and it could very well be my last. It reminds me of the Rabbi who, while plowing his field, was informed by Ha Shem that this was his last day on earth. He continued plowing. Other wise sages have planted date palms that do not bear fruit for about thirty years when they were in their eighties and nineties. Our goal should be Tikkun Ha Olam, literally Repair The World... I have always wanted to be known as a "repairer of walls, a rebuilder of foundations." Each day I look to see if the world is a better place, however small the improvement, due to my efforts, or my having lived.. The jury is still out!!!! Note: I apologize for not having been on Flickr much. I have been working on making my house much more secure... The events of the last two weeks have made it difficult to attend my regular rehab sessions... Life is what happens to us while we are busy making other plans! 100_9582 - Version 2