Again And Again

Yeah, the heart decided to go off on me twice this week!
No fun, that sure is for sure!

Tuesday, I had a doctor's appointment up in Seattle.
No biggie, walk a mile and catch a bus .....
Simple in theory.

Took my time, walked steady.
At half a mile I figured out that a mile was not going to happen!
I diverted to my favorite coin shop and rested in their provided warmth.
Then one block to Burger King.
I must have looked plenty horrible as the clerk gave me a great deal on two Whoppers and a drink!
I rested, ate my burgers slowly, took my nitro pills.
Made it one more block to the bus stop.
Rode to my doctor's.
Discussed this continuing problem with him.

Back on the street I started to walk to the nearest bus stop.
I was just barely remainiing upright
A voice yells, "Hey Kris!  Wanna ride?"
I saw it was the wife of a friend and gladly climbed aboard!
Their chocolate Labrador and I  snuggled.
I accepted big wet kisses from the dog.
Back home I laid down and slept heavily.

Then Wednesday, feehling better, I did some Christmas shopping.
Just around town, staying within a mile of home and on bus routes.
And the heart kicked a fit at one mile!
I took a nitro pill, waited half an hour, recognized I needed to get back home.
It was 12:00, I was only 8 blocks from home ...

By 4:30, I was still 4 blocks from home!
I was by a wall and I sat heavily down.
What was I to do?
I had nothing left in me!
I prayed for help.
"Hey, old man!  You need a ride?"
I looked up to see my son and girlfriend smiling and laughing.
It took more than I had to get across the street and into that SUV!

Back home, I went to bed for a painfully sleepless 12 hours.
Using a heating pad I managed a few hours sleep.
But, right now, I am headed to soak in some hot water.
To be followed with an easy day of playing with Swede!