Tag Archives: Heart Transplant

LVAD – Facebook Group

“Dear heart, please stop getting involved in everything. Your job is to pump blood.” – Unknown We all know that our hearts pump the blood, but some hearts need EXTRA help to pump the blood. A LVAD (Left Ventricle Support … Continue reading

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In My Life …. A Sixth Anniversary

Today, May 11th, 2013 …. I celebrate the sixth anniversary of my extended life, by way of a heart transplant. This anniversary is always an emotional day for me. It is a day of reflection, of love, of what could … Continue reading

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Change of Heart

A fitting quote on this, the 6th anniversary of my heart transplant ~ “You change your life by changing your heart.”

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Chopper Ride

“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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The Gift – Day 30

This quote sums everything up for me ……. I am ever so grateful!! “First, I have to thank God for giving me the GIFT that he did as well as a second chance for a better life.” For the entire … Continue reading

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The Gift – Day 29

“I am not trying to change the world. I am just offering my GIFT that God gave me, and if somebody is moved by it, that’s beautiful.” For the entire month of April, every quote I will post will be about … Continue reading

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Everything Happens For a Reason

“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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The Gift – Day 28

“I believe that we are here for each other, not against each other. Everything comes from an understanding that you are a GIFT in my life – whoever you are, whatever our differences.” – John Denver For the entire month … Continue reading

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Remembering ….. Change

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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The Gift – Day 27

“Start living now. Stop saving the good china for that special occasion. Stop withholding your love until that special person materializes. Every day you are alive is a special occasion. Every minute, every breath, is a GIFT from God.” For … Continue reading

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