I visit with patients at a local hospital to talk. I am part of a cardiac support group called Mended Hearts. To belong to Mended Hearts and to visit patients you must have had a cardiac problem. I had a heart attack a while ago and by spending time with cardiac patients I can offer comfort and advice as to what I went through which offers some help to people who are about to undergo surgery or are recovering. It is very gratifying as so many patients appreciate the visit. - Mike
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- Posted by koen_mike
- Oct 17, 2015
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KindMyst wrote: You offer hope to other heart condition afflicted folks by sharing your personal journey of healing. Thank you.
KindMyst wrote: This is commending service work. You offer hope and inspiration to other patients through your own recovery.
Mike Koen wrote: I want to thank everyone for responding to the post about mended hearts. I think i get as much out of visiting patients as they get from the visit. It's not fun being stuck in the hospital. Hospital personal try hard but they usually don't have the time to spend with patients just to chat. It 's very gratifying to bring some comfort and hopefully allay some of their concerns
FairyBubbles wrote: That is a really beautiful thing to do.
Lynn Waring wrote: How beautiful to share your time and your experience to reassure others who are in fear or pain!
You matter so much to so many! Thank you! :)
You matter so much to so many! Thank you! :)
AnnC wrote: What a wonderful organization and kindness! I know that you make such a difference in the lives of these patients. Thank you for being there for them. And i a so glad that you recuperated from your heart attack. You obviously have a very loving heart!
tien wrote: Oh, i love the name "mended hearts" and how you are now supporting others.
mindyjourney wrote: Thank you for using your mended heart to help others â¤ï¸
kjoyw wrote: What a wonderful organization! My husband had heart attack 10 years ago and he did all the rehab and is fine now, but through all of this we never heard of this group, Mended hearts. Will have to look it up. You are doing very worthy work.
kiwicat wrote: Thats fantastic. I had a stroke when i was 42, and I was the youngest person in the stroke ward. I would have loved someone my age to say, it will be ok, your life has changed, but you will be ok in time. 4 years later im ok, but have moments of intense grief for my old life. Its a really valuable service to offer people in a time of health crisis :-)
