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Thankful

I am thankful. Not just on this day, Thanksgiving, but on every day since March 29th of this year. A date that is burned into my memory as both the most horrendous day of my life and at the same time, the most joyous.

This year, quite frankly, I will usher out with a big smile on my face and a sense of utter relief.

This year, on March 29th, I had quadruple bypass heart surgery. I had no idea that I even had heart disease until I went in for a routine procedure that every 50 year old is told that they must do…and I almost cancelled the appointment since I was too busy, had too much to take care of, a lot of useless paper on my desk at work and a multitude of other reasons…but it was that nagging voice that made me keep the appointment that day.

Prior to the procedure that I was having done that day, a nurse, my savior, the one that quite frankly, gave me the rest of my life; she told me that my heartbeat was very irregular. I pooh-poohed it and said that I’m sure that it was nerves…she insisted, “No…really irregular” she said, and that as soon as I could, to get it checked out with my regular doctor. I still thought that it was nothing since I spend hours in the gym, eat right and for all outwardly appearances, I’m in pretty solid shape.

That saved my life.

After several tests, visits and a really tenacious cardiologist who I can say that I truly love with all of my heart…who I fail to believe was not sent to me by the spiritual entourage headed my beloved and departed grandmother that follows me around (as a psychic once laughingly, but seriously, told me at a party once)…there it was…an 80% blockage in something called the “widow maker”…my life crashed in.

However, as Lisa my heart doctor said “Bad day for you, great day for me….I just saved a life…your life.”

I’m happy to say that I am healed in both body and mind although I still get really emotional when I really think about this year. I’ve changed several lifestyle habits of course, prioritized what really matters in life and expect to be here for the duration. Through this all, some very special people have entered my life and most of all and more than ever, I deeply cherish the friends and family that were there for me and continue to bring light and love into my life.

Thankful…absolutely. A changed man…you bet.

Knowing what truly really matters and doesn’t…priceless.

Have a Happy Thanksgiving Holiday and remember, listen to that little voice in your head…I think that it’s really someone that you love sending a message from the other side …and most importantly…don’t waste a single day by not telling someone how important they are to you.

-Mark

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