Sad day today

• by BillMFl
• 2009-03-01 12:03:57
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My sister, age 65, passed away last night. She had a heart attack and stroke 5 years ago and although partially paralyzed, her mind was still very sharp and intact. She called me yesterday afternoon just to chat and we laughed about old times, etc. She said she felt fine and we parted with I love you's. I am so glad she called. Our family has a genetic link to metabolic syndrome. High blood pressure, high tryglycerides, diabetes, stroke and heart attacks. Most of my first degree relatives suffered premature deaths. I am currently the longest surviving member of my family. I have always been aware of the genetic thing, and actually spent my life trying to do all the right things. Diet, excercise, not smoking and treating my bllod pressure which was already trending high in my early 30's. So far, other than Brady, my cardiovascular system has been free of problems. My sister, like so many other family members developed many problems by middle age. Sometimes one cannot over come one's genes. She was a wonderful sister, mother and grandmother. RIP Patty.