Heartache

Friday 22 Feb 08

Mum said she had a quiet and pleasant day pottering about, but had an episode of severe prolonged chest pain around midday. When I came in later in the afternoon and she told me, we went to see the Dr. and he believes it is cardiac pain. This is something new for Mum, but she has had a few brief twinges in recent days. She feels very calm and peaceful and obviously thinks that her heart may not carry her through a prolonged illness. She has been given a nitro medication to use if any further pain episodes come, but they will only help angina (by opening up the arterial blood flow), not prevent a dangerous arrhythmia.

We are in big trouble if Monday’s procedure does not result in a stent to relieve the pressure – this is still just a theory, because the CT did not demonstrate obstruction but all the clinical signs are there.

She is full of love and inspiration and feels a deep inner peace. She desires complete authenticity, as she too, is able to share her thoughts and feelings with honesty and grace. She sends her love to you all.

With love and blessings,

Beth for Joan and us all

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