We are on the brink of an exciting weekend. Tomorrow Scott is turning 60! Unlike other decade celebrations, this year we are keeping it simple. Scott asked for a steak dinner tomorrow, and tonight we are going to pick up Robby and go out to a restaurant as a family.
I'm doing my best to respect Scott's wishes for a calmer celebration because he is increasingly depressed about his age. I'm sure that everything feels different as a cardiac survivor, including birthdays. I keep reminding him (and perhaps myself) that he is entering year 60 healthier than he entered 59. His blood pressure is under control, he has shed 15 pounds, he works out regularly and his diet has been completely transformed. By every measure he is physically better this year, but the weight of the 'event' continues to weigh him down.
There have been so many changes for both of us that I certainly understand Scott's desire for quiet and normalcy. I suspect that he will spend his birthday on the couch watching racing, which will allow him to zone out and unwind. Have a great weekend!
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