Suppose your heart stops for two hours? Would that be considered a real "wake-up call"?On November 4th of 2016, my heart stopped for over 2 hours and I am still here to talk about it! But that's not the most amazing part of this story. That Fall day was a pivotal point in my life. Unexpected and unwanted, it oddly turned out to be one of the most transformational blessings I could have ever imagined.This is about a life-altering trial and the three special gifts that resulted from it. These gifts are available to everyone right now but will take a reactive or proactive change to open them and fully experience the blessing that they were designed to provide.I experienced an unexpected storm that turned my routine world into a journey through the valley of the shadow of death. This expedition was NOT one I would have EVER chosen, yet because of the gifts it provided, it transformed my life. Walk with me back through this life-changing path and discover how to live life to the fullest and realize every day really is a bonus!