On March 18th, Bill had double bypass surgery after a minor heart attack. This was unexpected and frightening for both of us. Bill has always had tremendous energy and stamina, and was working and teaching up to the day he was hospitalized. His symptoms were easily passed off as muscle soreness after a kettlebell class or fatigue after a long week of teaching.
His surgery was successful and his surgeon said his heart showed improved performance immediately while still on the operating table. Bill will have cardiac rehab while recovering, and will likely return to work in a couple of months. However, there is nothing like a whack with a sledgehammer to create an opportunity to reevaluate your work-life balance. There is truly something so valuable in taking time to rest, enjoy life in the moment, and make time for yourself.
Lessons learned - get your check ups regularly, eat a balanced diet, exercise, and pay attention to what your body tells you.
We are blessed and beyond grateful for all of the support we have received during this time. The GoFundMe donations, the teachers stepping in to take over the classes while I was taking care of Bill, the students showing up to classes, the help with food, the visits, the calls, the LOVE…our hearts are full. Our community is the cornerstone of our lives and we could not do it without all of you.
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!
Allison and Bill
