This short time that we call Life

Just a quick note because this has been on my mind. . . .

Since working in this hospital, I have a whole new appreciation for my life and my health.  As I have said in past blog posts, I am a Cardiovascular Perfusionist.  Long story short, I keep you alive during open heart surgery.  But since I've been working in this career, I have seen ALOT of things that will question the way you live.

I've seen miracles, accidents, life and death up close.  I've seen deathly sick people make a full recovery and people who have successful surgery drop dead two days later.  I've been in Trauma situations where a patient is coding, CPR is being performed, a pump is exploding and the family of the patient is right there to view it all.

When I tell people what I do, 8 times out of 10 they say "If I have some heart problems, I'm coming to you."  and 10 times out of 10, I reply "I hope and wish and pray that you never have to see me."

So what's my point?

My point is this:  Take care of your life.  Exercise, eat right, call your friends and family.  I'm not saying to do P90X and Insanity, become a vegan and stalk your family and friends, no.  I'm just saying make an effort to live better.  Take a walk, watch what you eat and if there is someone you don't like, stop putting that hateful energy into them and channel that energy towards those who matter.

 Keep on Evolving.