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How Congenital Heart Defects (CHDs) Affect Relationships

I was reading one of the blogs I follow and this mum just hit the nail on the head on how congenital heart defects or any disease for that matter affect your relationships. I couldn't help but agree with her on so many issues. You can read more as she shares her experience, struggles and victories on http://whenlifehandsyouabrokenheart.blogspot.com/2011/02/every-heart-has-story-blog-event.html.

When I read what she has had to go through, I just tell God thank you for carrying us through what baby gal had. It was such great news and brought tears to our eyes when the surgeon told us, forget about heart issues, your girl will live a normal life.

I have been asking myself is this what normal life means? To see the echo scan show the four chambers and though we didn't realise it, it feels so peaceful and have this joy within. Normal means not worrying much if she sweats alot or snores at night. Baby gal didn't even go through half what heart babies go through yet it was tough and I try imagine what other families go through and I say its God who carries them through it.What life did we have before the surgery? How did we survive then? I sincerely do not know, because we thought that was normal. All I can say it was by God's grace that he carried us through.

Am so excited, and working on my health too. I sit and enjoy my meals but the peace within I can't express it. So am thankful for those who stood with us, those who were sensitive to us and what we had to go through. Most of all we thank God for those who called, smsed us while we were in India. I wish people understood how they make a difference by just sending a text message or calling. If you read the link above you will truly appreciate. My prayer is that we may learn to be sensitive to others and lets not just think about ourselves and issues...I need you and you need me

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