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EE, Navy Veteran, nomadic hi-tech mercenary (field engineering) which allowed me to thoroughly indulge my love of geography! I was educated about the healthcare crisis in a harsh manner. I was lucky to be a disabled veteran - I had the VA. Damn that socialized medicine!
More importantly, I had a lot of family support from my Attorney Sister and Parents. Few people have these assets available during a really tough time. This single experience made me into a real Liberal. I think back, I have never voted Republican-this is Texas & those people are out of their minds, but I was "Socially Liberal, Fiscally Conservative".
Now, I have a mission. I had a couple of Doctors tell me I would be gone in 12 to 18 Months, but that was 7 years ago. It's amazing how much different things look today! One does some serious reflection when they are arranging things before the (seemingly) inevitable.
Isn't life grand?