tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3754834824349190575.post814123646198200189..comments2022-03-29T11:43:22.216-04:00Comments on A Fixed Heart: Recap and a little May miracleA Fixed Hearthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16356563583331055009noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3754834824349190575.post-85226961221790718992013-09-05T16:55:23.607-04:002013-09-05T16:55:23.607-04:00Carol - your comment has blessed me so much. My p...Carol - your comment has blessed me so much. My prayer is that this blog will be used to help others with DCM. God bless you as you travel this road and I will certainly be praying for you. Love and hugs, TariA Fixed Hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16356563583331055009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3754834824349190575.post-45869989321711762492013-09-05T09:38:42.671-04:002013-09-05T09:38:42.671-04:00I found this blog through " " this past...I found this blog through " " this past May. This entry was the first one I read. It was written for me. I was diagnosed with DCM and severe heart failure in May 2012. My EF was also 10-15%. I was unable to tolerate the meds so within 3 months had an ICD/bi-vent pacemaker(CRT)placed. I was 64 and planning to retire in 6 months. As a nurse I had seen so many patients who were diagnosed with a terminal illness shortly after retirement, all their plans cut short. I couldn't believe it was happening to me. But God says "I know the plans I have for you .."<br />I am a Christian and believe in God's healing power, but God has not promised me healing. He has given me peace and surety that he is in control, I have nothing to fear. I am thankful that I can exercise, even "hiked" in the red rocks of Arizona this spring. I feel closest to God while working in my garden and am so thankful that I can still do that. I see my 7 grandchildren(ages 18 mos-10)as often as possible .. I want to make memories with them. My pastor husband is my greatest supporter. I am blessed.<br />I reread this blog today for encouragement. I have been struggling with increased fatigue and wonder if my treatment will have limited effectiveness. I drilled my cardiologist the other day about the causes of some changes in my pacemaker .. why? .. is my heart continuing to fail? I was getting distressed about it when God reminded me that He was in control and has renewed my peace. <br />Thanks you for your blog.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01114561263839193416noreply@blogger.com