Monthly Archives: March 2012

The Month of April = GRATITUDE

Posted on March 31, 2012 by DAP

Tomorrow is the first of April … April Fools Day for some. But, for me it is the first day of DonateLife month …… a month of inspiring others to become involved, to registered potential donors, to help get the word out … Continue reading →

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Between Your Heart and Mine

Posted on March 29, 2012 by DAP

The past 24 hours have been quite emotional here at My2ndHeartBeat World headquarters. I’ve had frustration mixed with a little anger while filing my federal and state income taxes (yeah, I procrastinated). I’ve had a grief enter my world as another … Continue reading →

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LOL

Posted on March 27, 2012 by DAP

To those that follow this blog …. I hate it when I push the wrong button! At least I didn’t launch a rocket!! 🙂

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Do You Have “MD” After Your Name?

Posted on March 26, 2012 by DAP

“Foolish self diagnosis is the art of looking for trouble, finding it everywhere, diagnosing it incorrectly and applying the wrong remedies.” Some background info, before I write the balance of this post. My career, of almost four decades, was mostly spent in a large … Continue reading →

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Godspeed Dick Cheney, Godspeed

Posted on March 25, 2012 by DAP

Yesterday, a person, a man who happens to be the former Vice President of the United States was blessed with a heart transplant. I’ve written about Dick Cheney a couple of other times, on 7/18/2010 & 1/23/2011, which you can read HERE … Continue reading →

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I’m Gonna Win!

Posted on March 24, 2012 by DAP

I was going to title this blog post as “Winning”, but thought that everyone might think I was writing about Charlie Sheen or something. I’ve got enough craziness in my life without having to think about poor old Charlie. This … Continue reading →

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Heart Memories

Posted on March 23, 2012 by DAP

As I’ve made it my life’s mission to help other people on the journey to a new heart, or any other organ transplant, I am often asked some of the same questions by patients or their family members when I am … Continue reading →

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Donate Life Month – April is Coming

Posted on March 20, 2012 by DAP

April is DonateLife month!! The past 2 years, I’ve posted a daily item during April in an effort to help get the word out about how important being a registered organ donor can truly save lives. The first year, 2010, I posted a daily … Continue reading →

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Eternity

Posted on March 17, 2012 by DAP

"Eternity is only a heartbeat away." (Sadly, I know this all too well)

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myHeart, yourHands

Posted on March 12, 2012 by DAP

The purpose of this blog, and I’m dedicating my life to it as well, is to help others that are on the long journey of organ transplants in any way I possibly can. Today, I want to write a little … Continue reading →

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