The Vegas Voice 1-20

Happy to Say Goodbye
to 2019
By: Morris Heldt / A Senior’s P.O.V.
January 2019 started off with my wife, Sue
Pam, having a huge blood clot logged
near her heart. After a week in ICU, and the help of Eliquis, it finally
dissolved enough that she got her strength back.
Most importantly, I got the love of my life back. For awhile I was
afraid I was going to lose her.
Then in October, I was given an MRI to check the arthritis in my hips
and determine if I might need a hip replacement. However, after the
orthopedic surgeon reviewed the MRI with me and gave me the good
news that my hips were not in that bad of shape, he gave me the bad
news.
A huge mass, (tumor) was discovered near the base of my spine and
in my left buttocks. He told me that it was serious and I should see only
one doctor, in the entire state, that was experienced enough to handle
my condition, an oncologist and orthopedic surgeon.
After a two and one half hour cancer surgery the huge mass (the size
of a large sweet potato) was removed. The doctor informed me it had
not metastasized.
Sue Pam and I hope you make 2020 the best year yet!
So, as you might appreciate, my wife, Sue Pam, and I are sure glad
2019 is over. I bring this to the attention of our Vegas Voice readers to
emphasize that we seniors often times are faced with adversity in our
lives. It is worth fighting through and continue to live instead of giving
up.
Not only is life a little sweeter with each day, but it also helps the
people around you. Although we are older, slower and don’t think as
quickly as we once did, we still have a lot of wisdom to share.
So I encourage all of you to live each day and share as much as you
can with loved ones, friends, or even just people who pass through your
life on your journey. Make 2020 the best year yet!
Morris Heldt is a retired award winning film and television
producer and published author. He and his wife moved to the Las
Vegas valley from the beach in 2004.
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