1-yr anniversary September 28, 2017 2:30pm EST

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today is my 1-yr anniversary

i am the 1 in 3 of the less than 6%

- people who survive cardiac arrest

who are still alive a year later

survive. the operative word is survive

for though i am less than i was before

i am still here - grateful i was spared

by the grace of God

brought back by the

persistence of a code team

monitored by a dedicated physician

sustained by medication from Big Pharma

assisted by a devoted husband

encouraged by loving friends and

a remarkable, blended family

amazed by my incredible journey

i am alive!

sjb:2017

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brookblessed, September 28, 2017 3:57pm EST

Happy Anniversary! My 7 year was on the 23rd. I always say that's my second birthday because my life was forever changed on that day.
esBee, September 29, 2017 11:22am EST

what an encouraging message, brookblessed. i hope in seven years i can pay it forward and say the same to another survivor. thank you! my life was also changed. i quit sweating the small stuff. i made sure to tell people "i love you." i saw the possum who sneaks kitty kibble as a beautiful creature and now deliberately leave a bit of extra kitty kibble for him each night. i thought i was appreciative of my blessings before cardiac arrest, but after cardiac arrest, i have a sharper, more developed appreciation. as you so aptly put it: "my life was forever changed on that day."
AHAASAKatie, September 29, 2017 4:23pm EST

Happy Heart-i-Versary!
yarn007, October 18, 2017 9:10pm EST

Happy Heart anniversary! So glad you came to join us and share your happy news.
Mikey123, December 9, 2017 10:36pm EST

Amen! I had a massive coronary in April 2017, one minute I was at work working and what seemed like the next, only 16 days later I woke up in the hospital. Thank you for what you wrote, I found it to be very motivating. I am frightened and sometimes depressed, but I will remember your words of wisdom, and yes, thank God I am alive. Thank you!

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