I had a long talk with Dr. Erki yesterday. She is a cardiologist and I see her each year. I believe we all need to look a little deeper into our hearts. So, why not do it with a heart expert?

One of the issues I discussed with her was finding happiness through realizing that life is tough and that the hopes and dreams I have had over the years may never be reached. Once I acknowledged this, I was able to look at the moments I cherish and appreciate them for the joy they have brought into my life. Some, like marriage or the birth of children, were life changing events, while others were fleeting moments. Both play over and over again in my mind. A special moment that I often recall happened on a first, or perhaps second, date with my husband. We were playing tennis and, as he handed the tennis ball to me over the net for my serve, his fingertips touched my palm. I remember that touch and my heart still does a little dance.