I appreciate your comments! I "survived" swine flu/lung damage at 21 only to have 50 years of problems afterwards. I survived "sort of"--although being so young I did get to ask the useful question--survive what what reasons--and perhaps went on to have a more meaningful life. Now at 70 with neuroendocrine cancer in breast and many co-morbities I don't aim to survive (as in live forever!?) but I do aim to live each day with intention. I think the earlier experience actually did help--in terms of gratitude and focus. Keep the faith!