I’m glad Len Lear is back. I just read his sad tale. It sounds horrific, but miraculously and with great endeavor, he came out of this. Good for him. He doesn’t know me, and I don’t know him, but I’ve had a few pieces in the Local over the years, and I always read his columns. All nicely done. I just wanted to write this to add some support and reassurance and congratulations, if that’s an appropriate response. As for getting winded after two blocks, in 2005, I had heart surgery, a mitral valve repair, the first one done robotically. When returning from my first walk, I couldn’t …
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I’m glad Len Lear is back. I just read his sad tale. It sounds horrific, but miraculously and with great endeavor, he came out of this. Good for him. He doesn’t know me, and I don’t know him, but I’ve had a few pieces in the Local over the years, and I always read his columns. All nicely done. I just wanted to write this to add some support and reassurance and congratulations, if that’s an appropriate response. As for getting winded after two blocks, in 2005, I had heart surgery, a mitral valve repair, the first one done robotically. When returning from my first walk, I couldn’t make it back up my slightly inclined driveway in Wyndmoor. My wife had to come help me. He’ll get there. Today, I’m climbing mountains. Hang in there, Len. Welcome back.
Paul Rappoport
Wyndmoor
