I like all types of music, but there is a side of me most people would never guess. I’m a Meat Loaf fan. Remember, I went to high school in the early 1980s. This month I will be attending his concert with two really good friends and I can’t wait.

Why am I telling you this? Because on the newest album, which blatantly reminds me  this singer has been around for 30 years and suddenly I feel old. There is a song that has become my new theme song.

Sometimes as people with chronic illnesses, we forget to actually live. We are so busy being worried or upset about a current medical issue or a new diagnosis that we forget that we are ALIVE. The new Meat Loaf song, “Alive” is a definite reminder about living.

With a strong rock & roll beat and symphony in the background, Meat Loaf sings,
”I’m still alive; Must’ve been a miracle. It’s been a h**l of a ride; Destination still unknown.”   Further on the chorus says, “Let the end of the world come tumbling down; I’ll be the last man standing on the ground. As long as hot blood runs through my veins I’m still alive!”

I have always believed in living every minute of my life. That’s certainly not to say, I never have moments of grief, anger or sadness about my illness or aspects associated with it. But I don’t want to miss a thing. I want to experience all that this life has to offer me. At various times, the offer may be more subdued than a rock & roll song, but my life is still giving me something to enjoy.

What is my message this month? Buy the new Meat Loaf album? No. Believe in your life. Even though you have a chronic illness, enjoy life. Experience it. Love it. And never miss a minute of it.