Elaine Ambrose

Bestselling Author, Ventriloquist, & Humorist

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My Heart Hurts

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I appreciate this cartoon by theawkwardyeti.com because my brain keeps trying to make my heart function at full capacity, but it’s too weary. I’ve have been diagnosed with Non-Ischemic Cardiomyopathy heart disease exacerbated by Occipital Neuralgia migraine headaches with a nasty helping of Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy, literally a broken heart. According to Johns Hopkins Medicine,

Broken Heart Syndrome can be life-threatening. In some cases, it can cause severe heart muscle weakness resulting in:

I appreciate modern medicine and the fine people at St. Luke’s Idaho Cardiology Associates. After my successful angiogram surgery last week, my cardiologist and I have devised a healthy, positive plan for my weak and damaged heart. I’m taking eight medications, eating a healthy diet, and doing light exercise. I’m finding humorous cartoons and articles about heart disease. I’ve always known laughter is the best medicine.

I also appreciate the many friends and family members who continue to offer prayers and encouragement, and I intend to return the favor with authentic compassion. I’ll be around for a few more years to irritate, amuse, and love all of them. Stress is not welcome in my heart or home, and certain people who continue to shun me can wallow in mud and eat worms.

For now, it’s one day at a time. Just give me a few more minutes…

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  1. God Bless…and thank you for my laughs today. Your talent for making people laugh is never wasted.

  3. Oh Elaine.. the best part is your promise to be around a lot longer ❤ ✨ ???? I need you and your warm (broken) heart.
    Laughter saves lives.

  4. You sound great Elaine! Let all these positive thoughts heal your heart! Sending well wishes from both of us! ????❤️????

  5. Stick around. We haven’t met in person yet and that’s on my bucket list.

  6. Lots of hugs and kisses from big sis………I’ll always be here for you and I know you will do the same. Loves ya!

  7. Big Hearts are impossible to break…they might start cracking & you caught yours cuz you know a crack up when you are one! All is good in your life, just Breathe & laugh! ????????❤️????????❤️

  9. Life can throw crap your way, but it can’t keep a sassy woman down. ???? Much fun and good times to come, but first, rest and recovery. It’s not just physical, but coming to terms in your head and heart with your new normal. Be as kind and gentle with yourself as you are with the rest of us. Love you, girl.

    • Thanks, Ruth. You’re always wise and compassionate. The new normal. I hadn’t thought of that, but you are correct. I’ll adjust the sails and proceed. Hugs to you.

  10. Thinking and praying for you because we need you to brighten our challenging days…so sorry your heart broke….????

    • Thanks, Connie. Maybe it took this serious event to make me slow down and focus on my health. I don’t know if I can mend this broken heart, but I can tend it.

  11. Thanks, Connie. Maybe it took this serious event to make me slow down and focus on my health. I’ll be around to irritate and amuse people for a long time. 😉

    • Thanks, Dorothy. It’s been an interesting experience cancelling appointments and projects. Maybe I need to rest. But, I’ll be feisty again soon!