Monthly Archives: September 2012

Skywalking!

Posted on September 21, 2012 by DAP

“Only those who dream of flying will ever grow wings.” – Robert Lerch Did you ever feel like you could fly? I get that feeling a lot after I work out at my local gym, 3 or 4 times a week. Getting … Continue reading →

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My Hero

Posted on September 17, 2012 by DAP

I ask you, I plead with you ….. please register to be an organ donor. You could become someone’s hero.  Each day, every day I pray for that person that saved my life. I am forever grateful. You can register … Continue reading →

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Follow Up – Calling From a Coma

Posted on September 15, 2012 by DAP

Last December I wrote a post on these pages about “calling from a coma”.  The short version of that story was that I was in a coma in the hospital where I would have my heart transplant about 2 days … Continue reading →

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Welcome

Posted on September 15, 2012 by DAP

If you put together the people whose lives have been touched by organ donation, either as recipients or donors become a “family”. A close family at that. I’ve seen this every year at our local OPO (organ procurement organization) events, … Continue reading →

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The 3 C’s of Life

Posted on September 11, 2012 by DAP

The 3 C’s of life: Choices, Chances, and Changes. You must make a choice to take a chance or your life will never change. — Unknown I came across this interesting quote and it truly made me think. This is … Continue reading →

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Remembering

Posted on September 11, 2012 by DAP

9/11/2001 – As smoke, ash and screams of terror filled our skies in 3 different locations, remember the angels that also filled the skies that day. I pray that God blessed their souls and will always watch over and protect … Continue reading →

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A Moment

Posted on September 11, 2012 by DAP

“A moment of patience in a moment of anger prevents a thousand moments of regret.”

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What Do I Stand For?

Posted on September 9, 2012 by DAP

The above question will cross everyone’s mind at some point. I’ve heard it a number of times recently, as it’s in a new song that I truly enjoy, “Some Nights” by Fun. You can see the music video here – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQkBeOisNM0 … Continue reading →

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Gone and Back!

Posted on September 6, 2012 by DAP

My2ndHeartBeat has been on the road for the past couple of weeks. I am way behind on a number of fronts, but such is life. We took a journey down south for a week, where we danced a jig with … Continue reading →

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Happy Labor Day

Posted on September 3, 2012 by DAP

“When people go to work, they shouldn’t have to leave their hearts at home. Be HAPPY!!”

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