Tom is back to 80% physical capacity (told this is his max) and 90% mentally healthy. It remains challenging to suppress or annihilate the emotional trauma. He was down to 20% capacity physically, emotionally, and mentally immediately after the incident. The process of recovery was arduous and fraught with setbacks. Tom continues mountain biking with drops and jumps, manages his heart medication, and lives each day with gratitude. More vulnerable and fragile—but also more appreciative of life, relationships, and each moment.
“Life is ephemeral and delicate. Prior to the heart attack I lived as though I was invincible, indestructible, and eternal. Life is fragile, precarious, and temporal. Cherish every moment with friends and family. Treat time and knowledge as the two most precious elements of life.”