Life

First of all… please forgive the picture. 😅

Yes, I know. It’s not exactly “influencer lighting.” But I posted it for a reason — this is why I’ve been a little quiet lately.

About a month ago, at the young and vibrant age of 58, I had heart bypass surgery. Now, to be fair, I did have a heart attack when I was 31, so this wasn’t exactly a shocking plot twist. It was more like… the sequel we all knew was coming.

I went in thinking I’d get a simple angioplasty — kind of the “quick oil change” version of heart repair. Turns out, my heart said, “Nope. We’re doing the full remodel.” So bypass surgery it was.

Now I’m on FMLA with something I haven’t had in a long time: time.Time to rest.Time to heal.Time to think.

Think about what? I’m glad you asked.

I’ve been thinking about how blessed I am that they found the blockage before another heart attack found me. Blessed that the doctors told me I still have a long life ahead. Blessed for the texts, calls, prayers, and check-ins. You really find out who’s in your corner when your heart literally gets worked on.

Most of all, I’m thankful. Thankful to still be here. Thankful for another day. Thankful for the chance to continue my mission — being OK with who I am. Fully. Honestly. Imperfect picture and all.

Because that’s what OK-Single is really about.

It’s not about waiting for life to start.It’s not about “fixing” yourself.It’s about being grateful for today.

Being content in your own skin.

Owning your story — scars and all — and saying, “I’m OK.”

And maybe, just maybe, helping someone else find their OK-ness too.

Like many life-changing moments, this one has given me a renewed passion for OK-Single. A deeper why. A stronger heartbeat behind the mission.

I look forward to seeing this blog grow — with your stories, your journeys, your whys. Because being single isn’t a holding pattern.

It’s a chapter. A powerful one.

And if bypass surgery taught me anything, it’s this:

Life is too short not to be OK with who you are.