May 3rd is a special day for me.
Back in 1999, when I was 38, I woke up on May 3rd feeling less than stellar, kinda like I had the flu. But as a busy mom with three young kids I did what I had to do – I hauled my butt out of bed and started the day. I was sure after a shower I’d feel better.
In the shower, my heart stopped beating.
It stopped beating again in the emergency room. I didn’t hear the words CODE BLUE, but Very Excellent Husband Don did.
Look! My very own flatline!
I got a pacemaker the very next day. Now my heart doesn’t stop beating anymore. It doesn’t always beat perfectly, but it doesn’t STOP. Whew. That was close.
I am very, very glad to be alive.
So May 3rd is my Life Day. As my Life Day gift, I’d be pleased if you’d give a special hug to your kids/husband/parents/best friends/dog/chickens/goats/pig/and whoever or whatever brings you joy. Hug ’em so hard you can feel their heart beating against yours. Because a beating heart is…priceless.
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WOW! Happy Re-Birthday!!
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Thanks Chris! It’s great to be alive!
Happy Day!! We all need to be reminded how precious life is…Thanks!! I needed a good cry!!!
Aw, no crying, unless it’s tears of happiness! Because it’s a very happy day 🙂
YES! Oh my goodness, how scary! I was in an accident a few years ago that changed everything for me. Life days and every days are such blessings aren’t they. I try to soak in the simple things every single day, I know exactly how you feel. Happy Life Day buddy, I am so thankful to have met you in blogland. ((hugs))
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You are so right. It sneaks up on me sometimes. Especially if I’m in a negative groove. And then I remember I could me missing all of it – the bad AND the good. Then I get over myself! Thankful to know you too – feels like we’re kindred souls. Have a great weekend!
Oh my gosh, that is scary! I’m so glad you were able to get treated and fixed up. Happy life day to you and I will for sure hug my husband and critters extra tight tonight just for you 🙂
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Extra hugs are the best. Those critters are lucky to have you!
I’m going to kiss Doink the pig because I am so happy you are alive!
Back at ya, Amy. Doink will be looking forward to seeing you soon. He loves kisses! Bring Natalya and hubby too!
Wow. I had no idea. Thank you for sharing your story. Yes, I do indeed thank God for each & every day w/my loved ones.
Thanks for stopping by! Every day is a good one 🙂
Happy Life Day. We all need to stop and be thankful for what we have. Hugs and kiss going out to my family today and every day.
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HUGS:)
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Thanks!
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Happy Belated Life Day to you. Such a scary story with a wonderful ending. I am currently 37 and the thought of something happening to me, leaving my children without a mother is a frightening one.
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A day to commemorate and celebrate for sure…one of those touchstone days. Thanks for sharing your heightened perspective on the gift of life! If I had a life day, it would be sometime (I didn’t mark the calendar) in January, when I choked on a little piece of carrot. Not to be trivial…I really thought my life was over, and when we finally managed to clear my airway again, I was so grateful I could keep it awhile longer. Stuff to do, people to love.
I really enjoyed this post. Thanks again…Lynaea @ EveryDayBloom.com
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Lynaea, my guess is everyone has some kind of a life day! Big or small, it’s nice to remember how good it is to be here 🙂
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So glad you have this special day to celebrate. Thanks for sharing on the HomeAcre Hop. Come back and join us this week: http://everythinghomewithcarol.com/self-sufficient-homeacre-hop-and-green-circle-grove-giveaway
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Wow…how scary! Happy life day to you! Foudn you thru TALU link up.
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I’m reading this almost a month after you wrote it, so I’m designating TODAY (May 28th) as Life Day. Thanks for the reminder. ~~TALU~~
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Wow! So glad you are here to tell this story. Happy belated Life Day to you. TALU
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