Being Diagnosed 2019

Everyone who knows me, knows that I LOVE LOVE!! It is my big loving heart that’s kept me alive today. 🙌🏼 On December 6th, 2018 I was taken by ambulance to Madison Hospital...and then in January 2019 referred to Mayo Clinic, and diagnosed with Dilated Cardiomyopathy and Heart Failure. 💔

For me, my family, and every doctor I’ve met, this was and still is a huge shock. I’ve always considered myself extremely healthy and have tried to do “all the right things” to keep my body in good shape. After many weeks of tests and scans, doctors still do not know why this has happened to me, but the bottom line is, It did. The why doesn’t really matter. I’ve probably had this disease my whole life, and by the grace of God, I was otherwise healthy enough to not drop dead. Some of the doctors at Mayo said I was a “medical anomaly”, “a limited addition” and a “unique zebra” because for as bad as my heart is, I’m in great health! I am not symptomatic of a patient who has cardiomyopathy and heart failure...and I intend on keeping It that way!! ❤️ I decided to share this personal part of my life with others not to gain sympathy, but to GAIN AWARENESS for others. ✨✨✨ Being a heart warrior doesn’t mean I am sick, but means I have a disease that I’ll probably have to deal with for the rest of my life. I’m still the same Megan I’ve always been, I now just have an added awareness about my health. I’ve had to make lifestyle changes and medication therapy is helping to sustain and improve my heart every day. 🥰 Cardiomyopathy and heart failure aren’t going to ruining my life!! I won’t let that happen. What this disease has provided me with, is the chance to see life at a whole new prospective, and have the opportunity to educate others about heart awareness. Kiss your loved ones daily. Love your bodies!! Love your heart!! Keep your health a top priority! 💪🏻 I am so so blessed to have all of the prayers and kind words...thankful for the people who have helped me with Henry and appreciative to those who have helped me remain working as a teacher. My heart is so full and I LOVE LOVE more now than ever before!! ❤️❤️ (little glimpses of the journey are in my story)