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Masked Up
I didn't really want to share this. I didn't really want to "say" anything. There is so much going in our world right now that my words...

Emily Anne
Jul 2, 20205 min read
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A Disappointing First
Today was my annual cardiology appointment. The one where I go and have them check to make sure my half a heart is still half and still...

Emily Anne
May 12, 20205 min read
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Emily Anne
May 7, 20203 min read
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Momma Knows Best
My mom. If you know her, you know she is a strong lady. Confident and wise. Practical and kind. Her greatest treasure is her family,...

Emily Anne
Feb 26, 20203 min read
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Heart Dad
My dad has been a rock since the very moment our CHD journey bean. I've seen him fight and cry over what CHD has done and where it has...

Emily Anne
Feb 22, 20205 min read
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Sisters: Connected by the Heart
Context: I'm the little sister. I was diagnosed with atrial septal defect (ASD) at 7 years old. It's a hole between the left and right...

Emily Anne
Feb 18, 202010 min read
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Heart Month 2020
This is the month we've all been waiting for!So get out your red, brush up on your facts because...
Here!
We!
Go!

Emily Anne
Feb 1, 20203 min read
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Ready for Heart Month?
Here is a list of some of online shops, stores, and boutiques that sell CHD apparel and accessories for the whole family! (Literally!)

Emily Anne
Jan 12, 20204 min read
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Decade in Review
It’s a brand new decade. We are a whole week in. Thinking back to 10 years ago makes feel old, very old. But also very nostalgic. I may not

Emily Anne
Jan 8, 20204 min read
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Heart Siblings
Did you know that even though I'm the oldest of my siblings, I'm also the shortest? Did you know that all three of us sleep best on our...

Emily Anne
Oct 23, 20194 min read
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World Heart Day
Did you know there's a National Day for just about everything? Chocolate, bunnies, waffles, sending texts to your ex...everything. And...

Emily Anne
Sep 29, 20192 min read
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Rest
In the summer, I go MIA from my life. I leave the state, I travel to visit family and friends, I camp out at my parents' house for...

Emily Anne
Aug 20, 20194 min read
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Big Shoes to Fill
Names carry so much meaning. I love to hear stories about names, and why people have the name they do. I love to hear about who they...

Emily Anne
May 8, 20195 min read
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Reflections
2019 has officially been around for a entire week. Congrats. 51 one more of them to go.  So far, this new year still has me filled...

Emily Anne
Jan 7, 20197 min read
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