Eden's Heart: 4th of July in Omaha

Friday, July 24, 2009

4th of July in Omaha

We had so much fun catching up with all of our South America Volunteer friends at Nate and Loli's Wedding. Our families may be growing, but little else has changed. I can definitely say that my heart grew and my life was forever altered in the months we spent together. Fourteen hours in the car with Eden was well worth seeing these guys again.

...and you know... Brian and I met all because this group of volunteers ventured down to Bolivia. So you might say that Eden would never have been born if it weren't for them...

1 comment:

Erin Murphy said...: I must say Eden looks amazing! But I don't like the idea of her dancing with another redhead!; July 27, 2009 at 11:05 AM

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Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, is one of the four main types of cardiomyopathy. Characterized by the abnormal growth of muscle fibers on the heart muscle, HCM often results in a thickened septum and/or left and right ventricle. The thickening of the muscle can result in a resistance of blood flow both in and out of the heart’s chambers. When this occurs, the heart must work harder to pump blood throughout the body.

While perceived to be somewhat rare, HCM affects an estimated one in 500 people. It is the number one reason for heart transplants and the most common cause of sudden cardiac death in people under age 30. HCM may be best known for its role in cardiac arrest and subsequent death in some young professional athletes. The cause of HCM is largely unknown, however current research suggests it is genetic in origin.