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New Direction…
Ok, so the question was asked and the response was delivered. I knew that I would need to consider what my “new beginnings” beyond just a normal cardiac recovery might be. After a serious soul searching to understand what I need to do with not just my general recovery, but now my life, I decided…
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Are You Happy…
Towards the end of February my wife asked a very interesting question: “are you happy?” While you may be wondering why such a question would be asked, I will try to explain. During the pandemic, our family experienced multiple challenges that impacted our family in multiple ways. At the beginning of the pandemic, virtual school…
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Cardiac Rehab…
I began my cardiac rehab in early January. Honestly, I was actually looking forward to this next step in my recovery after completing my cardiac assessment. I felt that putting forth an effort to strengthen my heart through cardio exercising was something I should have been doing throughout my life. I was also comfortable taking…
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Heart Function Update…
On December 29th, I went to my cardiologist appointment where an Echocardiogram test was done to determine my heart function. While I was looking forward to this appointment, I was also somewhat apprehensive since this test could impact my goals for recovery. Once again, the not knowing began to take over my thought process and…
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The Holidays…
As the Christmas holiday drew nearer, there wasn’t the usual cheer and expectations in the house. Maybe this was because I was still in that pre-recovery feeling. The kids were also still debating what they wanted from Santa, and my wife and I were cautious about what we were asking each other to get for…
Inspired Heart New Beginnings
a personal story blog about
Surviving My Widow Maker Heart Attack and My Recovery
My New Beginnings, New Life Goals, Lifestyle Changes, including My Life Remembered: The Younger Years
My Story Begins at the First Blog Post:
Some Background… posted August 26, 2024
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I have now posted over 80 story vignettes on my website. Many of my vignette writings exceed the common “less than 1,000 word count” typically presented in this writing style. My writings have been evolving over time and I am proud of this evolution. I have now recognized that there are many potential publishing projects developing in this website, both in the fiction and non-fiction genres.
Should I consider actively seeking Literary Agent representation?
To easily navigate my website, select My Writings in the Menu Bar to be directed to the current list of my vignette writings. These writings of my memories appear in the Parts and Eras from when they occurred. Select the Vignette Title link in the Era that captures your interests to learn more about this part of my story.
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Introduction…
I chose a blog platform to share my story of recovery and change over a prolonged period of time since my story cannot be captured in a simple writing as it is still evolving. As my story continues to evolve, I plan to reveal my story in vignettes from past memories and from recent activities. Using this format, what I am looking to do first is to share this life changing event that could have ended my time here in this world along with my recovery and new discoveries about myself. I will then insert the setting of new life goals and interlace past memories that might help in your understanding of where I have come from, and where my rebuilding and new discoveries may take me.
So, this is the first time I am sharing my story of recovery and new beginnings after experiencing a life changing event. While I am not sure this story will be of interest to anyone, I feel that sharing my story might help to encourage others to know that how you respond to life changing events will help you with your vision of where your future can go. Please join me in my journey of recovery, change and new beginnings.
My story begins on November 3rd, 2023
Don Pruett
Cardiac Survivor