Still here for another year.

[Gazzer8383]

When I had my first HA almost 22 years ago (aged 39). I thought that my life had ended. Then my youngest just 6 at the time asked me "are we still going on holiday". I realised I had 2 options. Feel sorry for myself or get on with my life. I chose the latter. I'm a a couple of weeks away from 61 and just had Christmas with my daughters, granddaughters and I month old grandson.

LIFE YOUR LIFE do not let your condition dictate your action but just beaf it in mind. So for 8 HA's 2 ablation and 7 stents and a couple of operations and I am still here. I just modify my lifestyle for the maximum enjoyment.

Remember---You control your actions and how you think and feel, not other people. Be considerate but be yourself.

For those wondering. I just celebrated 41 years if marriage in September this year.

HAVE A HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE.

[BobD Volunteer]

Well said! Live life to the full and never let your condition define you.

[Kimmieblue]

Wishing you a very Happy New Year. I'm trying to change my mindset on my AF, it has been worrying me and stopping me from doing things but you've inspired me and made me realise every day is a new day to live and carry on with life....

Thank you.

👍💯

[Afib1971]

That's amazing and inspiring, it's really is about mindset and living, it might require adjustment, but continue to enjoy our life with family, thank you soo much for sharing this. Really made my day. Stay blessed x

[jeanjeannie50]

A very inspiring post Gazzer. Thank you for reminding us how we need to stay positive and live life to the full as much as we can. Others in the world may be cold and hungry. We are fortunate, let's rejoice in how blessed we are. Jean

[Gazzer8383]

Thank you all for the lovely messages.

I do have my down days but I just remember that I want to see my grandchildren grow up and be a part of there lives. We all need a focus. Just find yours and be true to yourself about your own limitations and adjust your life to be there.

[Singwell in reply to Gazzer8383]

Wise words and I appreciate this post.

[Frances123]

What a lovely post. So inspiring and thought provoking. We do need to be reminded and to adjust our lives to live it to the fullest.

I wish you and your family a very happy hew year.

[mancini]

Brilliant mate, we should all remember that the biggest mistake we all make in life is thinking we have time .

[Model52]

Fantastic! But 8 heart attacks? Couldn’t your doctors have prevented you from having more than one? I had one 7 years ago and would like to stick to that number!

[Larneybuds]

Lovely post . I think we can all overthink at times but I always try to focus on things I can do rather than what I can't do and think it's also good to keep in mind that it's not always the condition we suffer with that carries us off!! Wishing you lots more years of positive thinking with an onwards and upwards 2025 👍 xx

[BabsJ]

Brilliant post. Know your body and limitations and as you said Gszza life is for living