Marcie S.
Imagine being at 30,000 feet with a plane full of kids on your way to perform a concert in Sydney, Australia, and you have a heart attack. That's what happened to me. There's a moment of panic. Oh God this can't be happening now…not now. There’s nothing that anybody can do. They can’t rush me to a doctor. They can’t take me to a hospital now. I’m over an ocean. So much runs through your head at that moment. I’ve got kids who are going to get married. I haven’t played with my grandchildren. I’ve got more to teach my children about life.nBut because a friend had told me about chewing an Aspirin if you think you’re having a heart attack. I figured I can at least do that. So I took an Aspirin. When we finally landed, they had an IV in my arm, and they were calling for an ambulance. They said the quick thinking of chewing an Aspirin probably kept me alive while I was on the plane.nThe kids greeted me, and it was very, very emotional. The first thing I heard from them was, “We’re so glad you’re here.” And from my daughter, it was “I’ve got my mom.” It doesn’t get better. And one by one, they came over, and it was a kiss on the cheek, or a handshake, or from some of the guys I got one of those. And it was a very emotional moment. I’m on an Aspirin regimen because it’s the easiest way of telling the people around me that I love them. And it’s a way of saying that I love myself too. Every moment of every day, I think about it’s another chance. And practice has become very special. That’s my opportunity to grow personally and to give back. And I like to give back with my music. (violin plays, applause) I’m Marcie Sudock and I’m pro-heart.
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