Before my 2002 AVM, and cerebral bleed I was a long time collector in the field of American Civil War memorabilia, in one category. When I had my bleed the doctor told my family that I would die soon or be what I would call brain dead. I could believe what he said, and those of you who have been through what I did will understand why I say that. Anyway, I made plans to sell off my collection so that my family would have the money once I was gone.
After I sold off the best of my collection, I was talking to my neurologist and I asked him how long before I would die from my illness. He told me that things were looking up
for me and I was doing pretty well and might well live
for years and years. Good news for sure, but was it true?
I stopped selling my collection, and soon after I started
buying again. My collection is a joy to me and it keeps me
going and really what I have learned about the collectibles
is more valuable than the items themselves.
Being around still 12 yrs. later is more than I bargained
for, but I am happy about it and grateful. Am I angry with
the doctor who told me I was to die soon? Of course not,
his good treatment is one of the reasons I suppose that
I am still here. May all of us remain survivors for a long
time yet!