Tag Archives: Blessed

Chopper Ride

Posted on May 5, 2013 by

“It’s never too late to spread your wings and take flight.” Six years ago this morning I took my first and only non-military helicopter ride. It was a ride that would save my life, as 5 days later I would … Continue reading →

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Everything Happens For a Reason

Posted on April 28, 2013 by

“Workin’ too hard can give you A heart attackackackackackack You oughta know by now” ~ Billy Joel, Movin’ Out Six years ago this morning I had a massive heart attack that ended one part of my life, but actually started … Continue reading →

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Remembering ….. Change

Posted on April 27, 2013 by

Six years ago today a journey came to an abrupt end. At the end of that day six years ago, I had NO idea that I would never go back to work. Nor did I know that the next morning … Continue reading →

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AWE as in AWESOME!!

Posted on April 25, 2013 by

He who can no longer pause to wonder and stand rapt in awe, is as good as dead; his eyes are closed. – Albert Einstein As April is Nation Organ Donor Awareness month, and I have filled your email box … Continue reading →

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Transplant Nurses Day

Posted on April 17, 2013 by

“Nurses are the HEARTBEAT of health care.” Today is Transplant Nurses Day!! If you are an organ transplant recipient, or are on the waiting list, send your transplant nurses and coordinators some much deserved LOVE!!

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National Survey: Most Americans Agree with Organ Donation, Yet Less Than Half are Registered Donors

Posted on April 15, 2013 by

This blog is a part of me. As a heart transplant recipient, I use it, at times to “vent”, to allow my emotions to flow through my finger tips, and also to SUPPORT organ donation in any and every way … Continue reading →

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National Doctor’s Day

Posted on March 30, 2013 by

“People pay the doctor for his trouble; for his kindness they still remain in his debt.” – Seneca March 30th of every year is National Doctor’s Day! Today, I’d like to honor the doctor that literally has touched my heart … Continue reading →

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Welcome – 5

Posted on March 19, 2013 by

“Remembering loved ones departed Someone dear to your heart Finding love, and planning a future Telling stories and laughing with friends Precious moments you’ll never forget.” Phil Collins – “Welcome” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g18PTnlvP0M A very touching verse …… about life, death and … Continue reading →

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Welcome – 4

Posted on March 18, 2013 by

“Welcome to our family time Welcome to our happy to be time This is our festival, you know and best of all We’re happy to share it all There’s a bond between us, nobody can explain It’s a celebration of … Continue reading →

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Awe

Posted on February 25, 2013 by

“Appreciate again and again, freshly and naively, the basic goods of life, with pleasure …. with awe.” Awe is defined as - A feeling of reverential respect mixed with fear or wonder. I will not apologize for the length of this post, … Continue reading →

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