In previous years I have written about the cardiac related health issues experienced by our family including hypertension, atrial fibrillation, heart failure, cardio myopathy, sudden cardiac arrest, heart attacks, stent placements, pacemakers, and implantable defibrillators. We are grateful every day for the lifesaving medications and procedures that keep everyone going!
New this year, my brother-in-law suffered a heart attack that required emergency stenting and his wife/my sister-in law's, failing mitral valve needed to be replaced. We could never have imagined that an elective mitral valve replacement surgery (June 20th) would be followed by 95 days in the ICU (and still counting), more than three dozen surgeries and procedures (still counting), and more units of blood and platelets than we can count. Ultimately Kim has received both a heart and kidney transplant. It's been quite a Summer.
The stress of this past Summer has reminded us all that participation in fundraising walks and donations contribute to CPR training and medical research that support lifesaving efforts. As Kim continues a long slow recovery, this year's Walk is more important to me than ever. Consider joining our Team. Bring your friends! Make and ask for donations. Share this link. Every little bit helps!
