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markie

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20. Good words

Sat Feb 28, 2026, 09:13 PM

21 hrs ago

Never in a million did I think it might happen to me…. But I listened to my body and 2 weeks ago ended up in the ER… not a heart attack but tests over the past 2 weeks show significant and serious conditions concerning my heart as well as collapsed lung and potential neoplasm…. I will be continuing tests and visits in the near future… not clear about procedures at this point although I know it is serious and so glad I listened to my body… this as someone who never smoked, eat primarily Mediterranean diet, exercise regularly, no family history and all that good stuff… it can happen to anyone

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Please bookmark this post, in case you can use it later, God forbid [View all] JMCKUSICK 23 hrs ago OP

Wonder why the universe is aiming these thoughts at me today... buzzycrumbhunger 23 hrs ago #1

I'll only suggest that it resonates for a reason. May it be for great reasons. JMCKUSICK 23 hrs ago #4

You, too, John! buzzycrumbhunger 22 hrs ago #8

I think that post you saw is wonderfully profound, JMCKUSICK 22 hrs ago #5

Very nice. Your words will help quite a few, I'd bet. Good on ya and may your health hlthe2b 23 hrs ago #2

Thank you Hlthe2b, I hope so on all counts. JMCKUSICK 23 hrs ago #3

Very informative and beautifully written post, john. Thank you for posting. debm55 22 hrs ago #6

Thank you Debbie JMCKUSICK 21 hrs ago #15

This is good advice, I had two strokes in 2015, blocked vertebral artery, aortic heart valve replaced in 2024 Shellback Squid 22 hrs ago #7

And here we are to talk about it. I'm so glad for you Shellback Squid JMCKUSICK 21 hrs ago #17

God bless you. You convinced me. I will make an appointment MerryBlooms 22 hrs ago #9

Please go to the Emergency room tonight MerryBlooms. JMCKUSICK 22 hrs ago #11

I second this, John! SheltieLover 9 hrs ago #41

I hope she went. JMCKUSICK 8 hrs ago #44

I hope so, too! SheltieLover 7 hrs ago #47

MerryBlooms, I just saw this post and hope you have gone to ER and get this checked. Just 3 nights ago, I went to the KitFox 20 hrs ago #29

Thank you for those really important words KitFox JMCKUSICK 19 hrs ago #31

Listen to your body - this is among the best advice people should hear. Men especially. Probatim 22 hrs ago #10

You are so right to remind us to ask all the questions that arise JMCKUSICK 21 hrs ago #14

Happy Anniversary JM ❤️ You have much more to live for 🩵 Clouds Passing 21 hrs ago #12

Thank you CloudsPassing, you were amongst the first to help me believe that might be true. JMCKUSICK 18 hrs ago #35

I'm coming along slowly. Thanks 😊 Clouds Passing 9 hrs ago #43

A great OP malaise 21 hrs ago #13

Thank you Malaise, coming from you it means a lot. JMCKUSICK 21 hrs ago #19

You are so right! After my being hit by a car last week and the hospital saying "no fractures", I was still Wonder Why 21 hrs ago #16

Wow, and good on you for doing the single most important part. JMCKUSICK 21 hrs ago #18

I don't want to take away any credit from the surgeon. He probed and prodded my leg as well as asking me to Wonder Why 20 hrs ago #25

Good words markie 21 hrs ago #20

Thanks for sharing your important story Markie, JMCKUSICK 18 hrs ago #32

Healing vibes on the way to you. SheltieLover 9 hrs ago #42

This part, especially: calimary 21 hrs ago #21

Thank you for highlighting what I thought was the most important part of my post Calimary, JMCKUSICK 17 hrs ago #36

Bookmarked MustLoveBeagles 21 hrs ago #22

Thank you MustLoveBeagles JMCKUSICK 18 hrs ago #33

whenever i go into hospital for afib ,(mostly tacy), the last time i went in for a flutter, i always say thank you to th AllaN01Bear 21 hrs ago #23

An attitude of gratitude is a healer all by itself JMCKUSICK 4 hrs ago #50

Thank you for this heart-warming and eloquent piece FakeNoose 20 hrs ago #24

Thank you FakeNoose, your words lift me. JMCKUSICK 19 hrs ago #30

Glad to be Rec number 100.. Permanut 20 hrs ago #26

Thank you Permanut. JMCKUSICK 8 hrs ago #45

Bookmarked. Dear_Prudence 20 hrs ago #27

Thank you Dear_Prudence JMCKUSICK 20 hrs ago #28

Oh, dear John, thank you for this and all of your KitFox 18 hrs ago #34

Thank you so much for saying so KitFox. JMCKUSICK 51 min ago #55

Thank you John, for sharing this FemDemERA 15 hrs ago #37

Thank you for the kind words FemDemERA JMCKUSICK 10 hrs ago #40

Don't smoke... returnee 12 hrs ago #38

Right on all counts of course, thank you Returnee JMCKUSICK 10 hrs ago #39

Glad you made it through Chi67 8 hrs ago #46

How beautiful. Alliepoo 6 hrs ago #48

Lol, never read good books right after cutting onions. JMCKUSICK 4 hrs ago #51

Thank you for your heartfelt and loving post Wild blueberry 5 hrs ago #49

I'm glad you're Faux pas 4 hrs ago #52

Thank you Faux Pas JMCKUSICK 3 hrs ago #53

Great post popsdenver 2 hrs ago #54

Thank you and I wish you a good recovery. pandr32 5 min ago #56