The End of the Beginning

It was November 25th at 12:36 PM. A day that would change my life. I was sitting in a conference room. I don’t quite remember what I was working on, but it wasn’t important compared to the call that was getting ready to come in. My phone rang. I didn’t recognize the number. I usually screen unknown numbers, but I was expecting a call that could change my life forever.

Actually let’s rewind... This story starts the week of November 11th. I had what I thought was a really bad flu. Which was uncommon for me. I never get sick. I’ve been the definition of great health for most of my adult…