Be Still My Heart

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a complex but relatively common form of genetic heart muscle disease that occurs in 1 out of 500 people, but often goes undiagnosed in the community, and has caused confusion to both patients and physicians periodically. Over the years HCM is the most common cause of heart-related sudden death in people under 30 years of age. And it can be responsible for excercise disability at almost any age. HCM occurs equally on both sexes and has been reported in many races. HCM patients would oftentimes suffer from difficulty of breathing in the middle of their sleep which is why for some having three pillows under their head while sleeping is most ideal. This is what is commonly called as the "high back rest". There are limitations to physical activities and diet for HCM patients as well. Although HCM is a chronic disease without a known cure, a number of treatments are now available to alter its course... I am an HCM patient, it would be nice to occasionally be reminded of our weakness (whether physical or spiritual) as this is what teaches us to depend on His strength and mercy.

Psalm 6:2; 2Cor. 4:16; 2Cor. 12;7-10