After many years Papa’s cardiologist has ordered a stress test with thalium scan. It is not a diagnostist test as coranary disease was obvious with Papa’s 1988 quadruple by-pass surgery. She’s looking for progress (or is deterioration the more fitting term?) of my condition. However, the test is not necessary. I passed a more difficult test just this week.
The youngest grandson ended up being cared for by yours truly for eleven hours. Friday was not our usual day to help but when the regular four day Nanny became ill someone needed to step in. This grand-father fought off arthriris long enough to lift his feet high enough to count as a step in. The actually fit grandparent was off on an all day hike/trek. From 8:45 AM to 7:45 PM Papa outdid a Bruce Protocol procedure. Passed. Score does not matter as survival only criteria of note. Beloved grandson’s, not just mine. I did require help at the playground if the little rascal had attempted an escape from my reach/capacity. Without my daughter’s help I would have eliminated a playground visit. However, play activity helped with a good nap. (Kid took one too.)
Always remember that stress is bad. When ordered in the medical community take it with a grain of salt. When it comes with a visit of a grandchild it is a gift of love. The second is an absolute piece of cake. More please.