dextrocardia. on time and underweight, i was born with my heart on the right side of my body. one lung refused to open, the other overcompensated with a hearty cyst. doctors said it was emphesyma, pneumonia, influenza combined. 3 months young my parents were given a choice. operate with high chances of losing a newborn. refuse operation and gauranteed death before 15. mom agreed. dad signed the papers. 5th surgery of its kind in russia. i am the baby that lived. when i learn these things, it makes me feel like i am destined. like there is something i was left here for. i hope i don’t go before my work is done. i’m in search for that perfect wave.
