I watched my dad go through this same scenario. He's still kicking at 77. I'm glad you're on a temporary mend. At least you can keep writing!
I don't do a lot on Steemit anymore. My videos and podcast feed over here from DTube and DSound, but I do stop by to see how you are and throw you a few upvotes a few times a week.
Hang in there. You are doing amazing work here. By the way, what's the status on self-publishing your books? That's pretty much what I do for a living, and I'd be willing to donate some time to getting that done for you.
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RE: He's Baaaccck! (Although It May Be Temporarily)