"We all have big changes in our lives that are more or less a second chance."
Guess who uttered these words of wisdom? Gandhi? The Dalai Lama?
Nope, it was Harrison Ford.
Really.
Today, August 3, 2011 is the one year anniversary of my heart attack. The day I got a second chance.
I would like to thank my son who held my hand while I waited for the ambulance to arrive.
I would like to thank the Needham Massachusetts fire department and police department, who saved my life.
I would like to thank everyone at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston who took care of me and fixed up my faulty heart.
I would like to thank my friends and family and colleagues and neighbors who went way beyond the call of duty to help me and my family, whose generosity and love were the key to my healing and recuperation.
I would like to thank my husband Carl who is my true soulmate and best friend.
I would like to thank my children who are the joy of every day.
I would like to thank my dachshund Lucy who gives unconditional love to our family.
I would like to thank all of my on-line friends for your support and kindness this past year.
Embracing second chances,
Penelope
(Photo taken by my very talented son.)
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