A late Christmas present

I waited over 30 minutes for her but the specialist had good news...well, kinda. After reviewing my medical records and doing a physical exam, she explained that I was healthy...for now. She could not guarantee that I would not develop a chronic disease in the future. At first, I felt cheated, then relieved. I realized that this is life; nothing is guaranteed. What she said to me was true for everyone else. There are no guarantees in life in terms of its longevity. I was back to "square one," back to the place of unknowns and possibilities.