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Heart Bypass Surgery Anniversary 

Today marks the 7th anniversary of my emergency heart bypass surgery!

Today marks the 7th anniversary of my emergency heart bypass surgery!  Some might think it is not an event to celebrate but it is indeed a date for me to give thanks.  I am so grateful for all of my friends, family and doctors who have supported me every step of the way!  I am so grateful to have the chance to watch my children learn and grow.  I now know why God spared me from a premature death - to raise my children, grow old with my husband and be an advocate for women and heart disease.

I spent the day reflecting on all I have been able to experience these past seven years.  Some of the things I could have done without(losing my job, struggling emotionally, financially and spiritually - but most of the things that we call living have been priceless!  I no longer ask 'WHY?" why did I get sick, why did this happen to me? why was I spared...I am finally at the point of WHAT - what can I do to make a difference?  I know in my heart that I am hear to speak for other women who died of heart disease and to help others take control of their heart health. 

I would like to know how you celebrated your heart 'event'?  I look forward to hearing from other heart disease survivors.