Sacred Heartstrings
June 29, 2022 – The day began like any other, but by early afternoon, an unshakable weight settled on my chest. It wasn’t physical pain in the traditional sense—it was deeper, a sharp, breaking sensation that felt as though it came from my very soul. I couldn’t pinpoint why, but I knew something was wrong. My heart ached in a way I hadn’t experienced in over a decade. The kind of ache you never truly forget. As the hours dragged on, the sensation intensified, spreading through me like a silent alarm. It wasn’t fear or panic; it was a profound knowing that reached beyond explanation. I wasn’t worried for myself, and my instincts didn’t guide me to call 911. Instead, they urged me toward my family. My intuition screamed that the cause of my pain wasn’t internal—it was connected to the people I love. I called my children first. Relief washed over me as I heard their voices; they were safe, as were their mothers. My brother, who was out of town visiting family, reassured me he was fine as ...