Hello!

I'm a "survivor" of 14 spine surgeries and about to have another in 3 weeks.
I have a genetic problem (hyperelastic) which sets me up for my vertebrae shucking and causing nerve impingement and pain--then fusions. BUT--I keep going and try not to let it keep me from my life TOO much. (I have had to change interests but I still find interesting things to keep me happy.) I'm married to a special man, which helps. In fact he is EXTRA special. I'm 74 and hope to live to be over 100 --but I do hope I can do it with a good attitude and not TOO much pain that I can't enjoy things. When I feel well, I love do "dig in the dirt" (garden--and in sand it is is a "project"), identify birds, love to meet with friends over dinner (more in restaurants now--tho I love cooking, it's hard on my bod.) I was a pianist but have bad finger problems so those days are over--used to accompany a son when he auditioned for groups (French horn).
My interests are varied and I enjoy people, but don't get around that much. I like people who are "fighters," i.e., work hard to overcome their problems. It shows one's mettle and I am so proud when I hear of those who manage to overcome! Seems I spend a fair am't of time on my back--OR walking! I try to keep busy when can handle it. Boredom is not a word I know much about. i hope to meets some of you in the future---and till then, Cheers!
Jetty