Michelle’s Story

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Journal entry by Michelle Clardy

So it’s been awhile since I’ve written on here.  I received some news on this last week and it has taken me a few days to process all of this and to make sure most of my family has been told
so not only do I see a cardiologist but also a heart failure specialist.  I was informed that I am in congestive heart failure due to my left ventricular is only functioning at 35%. Because these is a chance that it can stop working at any second, they are going to be fitting me with a “life vest” that will be acting as a defibrillator so in case my heart stops it will “jump start it back”. I had a cardiac mri today so they can try to understand why this is happening especially at my age and all of my other organs are in great shape. He said that probably by April the will install a defibrillator inside my chest. He told me I probably have broken heart syndrome (which is a real thing apparently) I’m still on tight restrictions still and will probably be starting cardiac rehab in the next week. They also want to do some genetic testing for the sake of my kids.  

please help me pray for my family and help me celebrate every new day I have!! I’m scared ... but I’m trusting in the One that supply’s all we need!!!
lovw you guys 

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