My days in cardiac rehab are coming to an end, I have three visits left before I graduate. Today, my friend (and Red’s friend) Helene graduated, she got a cake, a certificate and a round of applause. Helen is a brave and easy going soul, she has a smile for everyone and works hard at stabilizing her heart. Like everyone else, Red has become a big part of her rehab, she stops for a hug and a chat in between workouts on the machines and when she is done.

Most of the people I started rehab with have graduated, are moving on. We have become close, connected to one another, it is good to see people go and sad. Rehab has marked one of the most significant periods of my life, it was part of my pathway to recovery, and to health. Good luck, Helene, we will miss you. She says she is coming to the farm to see Red work the sheep, I think most of rehab will make their way to the farm. They may or may not miss me, but they will definitely want to see Red again.