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Heart disease(a blessing in disguise?)

maureengraz
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Even after the devastating news that my husband had sufferred an SCA, requiring an emergent triple bypass, the constant doctor visits and testing and complete change in lifestyle that comes along with it, I have finally come to realize that this traumatic event has actually been a blessing in disguise.
It has caused our family to become closer than ever and to enjoy everyday to the fullest and not to sweat the small stuff....
Has anyone else come to a similar realization about their own or a family members health condition?

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mmuff

Hi Maureengraz
At the time of my dissection/ha my children were 10, 12 and 14. I agree with you that you become closer and my children have changed from our/my experience. They were the typical teens/preteens going about their lives taking Mom and Dad for granted. They are still typical teens fro the most part but they tell me every night they love me when they are turning in. As a matter of fact my oldest is 19 and really having a hard time because he wants very badly to travel and I think he is torn because he knows how much he will miss us. I feel like he is starting to resent us for loving him too much...if that is possible(I don't think so). I told him I was fine with him following his dreams as long as he stays in touch and is safe.
I now have gatherings with things out of place because if I waited for things to be perfect I would not be here any more.
My husband and I are so blessed between my SCAD and he is a cancer survivor. I read on here how unsupported some of these women are and it makes me so sad.
Have a great day with your blessed family!
Martie

Andrew1

This sounds so familiar. My wife and I have never been closer and life "is good". I had a SCA March 08 and have done well since only because of a complete lifestyle change. After such an event, one finds out what is really inportant in life. There is an interesting book out titled" Don't Sweat the Small Stuff... It's all Small"

wdiane

Maureen,
You expressed what I have been thinking. I now enjoy every day to the fullest and have stopped complaining so much. Life is precious! And I would have never had the friends that I have as a result of it.

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