My Heart for Yours - One Year Later

My husband had heart surgery one year ago today.

He has had an amazing recovery with his capstone achievement last month - completing his first in-line skating marathon, the Northshore Inline Skate Marathon from Two Harbors to Duluth. It follows the Grandma's Marathon route. He finished it in 1:48 with an average speed of 15 MPH. His goal was to beat 2 hours - goal met!

Below is what I posted last year: 

My husband had open heart surgery this week. He had a valve and part of his aorta replaced. A congenital defect discovered in an otherwise healthy man. A big deal, a very big deal.

All turned out well and he is coming home today - 4 days post-op. Amazing how quickly the body can recover from such trauma. Unbelievable what a great surgeon can do. Gratifying what support a solid health care organization to provide to the family.

Amazing then. Still amazing now.

Comments

[Debbie]

Great Milestone Lisa and much to celebrate. I look forward to meeting you a week from Friday!

[Angela Risner]

So glad that he is doing so well!

[Jim Edwards]

Congrats!!

[Bill Wallace]

Hi Lisa
Last year that would have been scary moments, today is just pure celebration. Best regards to you and Bill.
Bill

[Lyn Hoyt]

Thanks for sharing that Lisa. Human beings are amazing animals. Even more amazing when someone you love goes through something potentially life-threatening. And congrats to your hubby on the marathon.

[laurie ruettimann]

Holy cow, has it been a year? Amazing. Good wishes to you & the sporty spice husband!

[Lisa Rosendahl]

We have been very fortunate - and sometimes take that for granted. Life can change in a split second. Thanks for your thoughts and comments!

[Michael Krupa]

Amazing story. What is his year 2 goal? :)