Praise

What's crazy is for all the illnesses we seem to be struck down by, the heartache of our poor van going through the wars and all the other crazy bad stuff that seems to happen to us, tonight I realized that I am once again finding my footing. I am now a bigger part of our church, a part that fits me well and a part that I can help express my love for my extended family and the love I have for the Lord.
I know in these day of worldwide terrorism, it's not the thing to tell people that you're a Christian, but I am now proud to have this title. I have always been one but it has never really meant anything until the day my heart stopped for 8 minutes. Then it all changed and although I now have a terrible illness, I'm still here and spreading the word of many good things. With the help of my family and friends I now see a future, a future full of amazing wondrous people and smiles.
For the last couple of hours I have been working on the new church website that I am an honor to be a part of.
These are the reasons I was saved. I can't wait to be able to provide for my family again one day and take the stress off of my amazing wife. Here is one strong woman, a woman that has never once given up on me and is the best mother to my son I could have wished for.
For now and to another day, God bless, take care and as a guy in the East End of London would say, "be lucky mate".

Mark

Inspiring

So fellow LVADer, don't fret about not making a difference in life, because you are.
Today I was going through my Twitter account and came across someone that had mentioned my name. So it was a medical company in Houston Texas and the headline was, "Today's Inspiration". A photo of me at the finish line of Dash for Donation and the statement that Lifeline of Ohio wrote. What an honor, but we can all do the things that we didn't think we could do. We can also change lives and make people change their minds who aren't currently donors.
Come help me change the world.
Lifeline of Ohio Dash for Donation FB

You can even get on TV!

Waiting for a heart

It has been 726 days since i first got listed for a heart. How long does a person have to wait? #lifelineofohio

Feed the flock

Today has been spent at church mentoring local children. Teaching the word of God in a fun way. Playing game, walking downtown,  making crafts and being fed.
It is very rewarding to be on the same level as the kids. I am blessed to be in this situation and be able to see happiness through in the eyes of our future.

Donate Life Law

Check out the new law coming into affect in OHIO. Suck amazing news. http://bit.ly/1qdLXm0

DASH FOR DONATION

Don't forget to JOIN my 5K Walking team. You'll get a Donate Life shirt plus a team shirt. Click on JOIN team on my website and fill out the information. The sooner I get a team together the sooner I can order the shirts.

Message me if you have any questions. heartofmark@gmail.com

Heat

So the summer has hit us here in Ohio like a ton of bricks. It's absolutely gorgeous but very intense heat. Seeing as I am an end stage heart failure patient, it's a little tough with breathing and keeping hydrated. As long as I make sure I do what I am supposed to do I should be ok. Even if you don't have a bad heart, always keep hydrated.
Last but not least, keep that sun protection handy as it will burn you and for some people cause skin cancer. Be safe but enjoy.