Today, an article revealed that heart disease is another issue for breast cancer patients to be concerned about because of the radiation therapy. Well, I did sign the waiver when the oncologist explained to me that this could be a long term concern for me. No, I do not want it to be all consuming for me every day. However, it is enough of a concern for me to think twice about sitting around on the couch or getting up and moving to get my heart pumping. I choose the second option for 2 reasons...ok 4+ reasons.
Reason 1: I want my heart to work as long as it can, so I need to move to keep it working at maximum capacity.
Reason 2: I want to live for another 30+ years. I still have a lot to do here.
Reason 3 - 6: My family - Jeff, Lorenzo, Brett and Miss Madison. They should have me around a long time. We still have 2 more kids to get through school years. Teach them how to drive, cook, clean and take care of themselves. Lots more soccer, baseball and martial arts activities to attend. Plus, Madison has a laundry list of 'firsts' to experience and I want to be here.
Reasons 7 to infinity: I am still young. At 40, I still have a lot of living to do and need all the strength to get me up in the morning to face the day. I have family, friends in my life and many more to meet that haven't arrived yet.
I will not be a statistic. I feel good today because I choose to feel good.
I love your guts!
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