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Gainesville man deals with his heart failure one day at a time

Scott Lecroy lives in the moment as time dwindles away

Scott Lecroy, right, walks many mornings with his neighbor, Steve Chamblee, who is recovering from surgery on his legs and abdomen. They walk the road between their homes, up and down the incline multiple times for two miles. Lecroy, who has had multiple heart procedures, learned recently his condition has deteriorated. He has been told he has four to six months left. - photo by NAT GURLEY

0608lacroy 4 — Scott Lecroy, right, walks many mornings with his neighbor, Steve Chamblee, who is recovering from surgery on his legs and abdomen. They walk the road between their homes, up and down the incline multiple times for two miles. Lecroy, who has had multiple heart procedures, learned recently his condition has deteriorated. He has been told he has four to six months left. - photo by NAT GURLEY

From Scott Lecroy’s vantage on the front porch, he watched the trucks roll up and down the highway near his house. His Gibson guitar leaned against the wall nearby. “I use that if I get the blues,” Lecroy said, gesturing to the guitar.