u/OC_ShareBear

I had a heart attack 2 years ago and it was at that time I was diagnosed with T2. My A1C was over 12. Friday my A1C was 5.2! I am on a low dose of tirzepatide, I eat very well, strength train 2 days a week and walk 5 days a week. So freaking proud of myself.

I turn 65 in November. Up until last November I was married to a retired LEO (Law Enforcement Officer). He was an alcoholic and life was miserable and I could not fathom retiring. He died in November and it took 6 mos to get a final death certificate with a manner of death. With that, last month I received enough life insurance to actually retire. I have been working as a consultant for the past 13 years. In April I decided to move back to a job at a university but with my windfall I got to let them know that I won’t be taking the job. So now I am going to work as a 1099 (contractor) for my old company and pick projects that I want and keep my billing to no more than 20/week until I get enough extra $ to remodel both bathrooms. I went from ‘my future seems sad’ to the whole world opening up. I have 10 books lined up to read, LEGO pictures to create, pottery to make, sourdough to bake, movies to watch. I am going to France with my daughter for my 65th. I have been working since I was 14 1/2. Pinch me.