For LJ Idol -- a patchwork heart

[oxymoron67]

A few weeks ago, my mom had a heart attack. Mom was having chest pains, but decided to go to church first, then go to the hospital. While they were putting the electrodes on her, she coded. Fifteen minutes later, she coded again. She was revived both times. They out stents in and now, she's home, recuperating now, and things are going fine, but it

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[adoptedwriter]

Sending healing wishes for you mom! Hugs...

[i_17bingo]

I really appreciate this family. Mine is just so serious.

I'm relieved that everything more or less worked out.

[halfshellvenus]

I'm glad your mom is doing better. That has to have been scary for everyone.

Mom: Just stay where you are. I'll get there eventually.
Hahaha! A sense of humor really helps in times like these, and it's a sign her spirits are good. :)

[rayaso]

I'm glad your mother is doing better. She has a real sense of humor! In emergencies like this, some families fall apart. Yours gets funny. Not a bad thing, really, to laugh your way through a crisis. How would your mother handle the end of the world? Apocalypse jokes?

[banana_galaxy]

Wow. Admittedly, she did have some great timing on her!