Find Renewed Strength and Hope
Inspiring Others With Hope, Love, and Gratitude Through Lessons Learned as Chronic Cardiac Patient
Finding Hope in Unexpected Places
If you have read some of my previous posts, I hope you have picked up a theme of hope, love, and/ or gratitude in each one. If you are new here, my goal is to provide words of inspiration in these posts using hope, love, and/ or gratitude. Today, I focus on finding hope in…
Health Anxiety
Health anxiety is fear and concern with the belief that one has, or is in danger of developing, a serious illness or an additional illness. Many people who have lifelong health issues can experience Health Anxiety or other types of anxiety. For me, anxiety has been something I have dealt with for the past 10+…
Why Hope, Love, and Gratitude
Well, my initial response to that question is, why the hell not? In all actuality, I have learned that hope, love, and gratitude make a difference in healing and everyday life. The problem is that I choose to forget that these three actions are very helpful. Hope Hope is “a feeling of expectation and desire…
Some Days Require Slowing Down
Life is full of ups and downs—well, at least my life is. I know each day is a gift and that I should take advantage of it, but do I really take advantage of it? Some days, I find joy; some days, I find defeat. Thankfully, there are more joyful days than defeats. A defeated…
What is a Heart Murmur and Why it Matters
The beginning of my cardiac journey started with a visit to an internist whom I had never met before, who heard a murmur in my heart. An unusually loud one compared to others he has heard. The murmur led to my first cardiac workup and the determination I had a serious situation that required intervention.…
Hopefulness
I have been working on a talk for a faith-based group in the Fall. I have been bouncing around the theme of hope. I am not certain that will be the overarching message of the talk, but it is something to consider. During this process, I have been reading many stories of hope and quotes…
Bill Wingate on Open Heart Surgery with Boots Podcast
Last year, 2023, I was invited to join Boots Knighton on her new podcast about open-heart surgery and recovery. Every patient’s recovery is different, and her podcasts have been a great resource for heart warriors and their families. I have met some truly amazing people throughout this community and look forward to connecting with many…
Listen to Your Doctors
College football season began just a few weeks ago and is a wonderful time in the South. It also reminds me of one of the best times in my life: college. I went to Auburn University in the late ’90s. I met amazing people and fell in love with the Auburn community and spirit. During…
My Why? Why Now?
Welcome to my online home, which is a new venture for me. My name is Bill Wingate, and I hope to inspire and encourage you through my life experiences so far. Why? Good question! For the past 27 years, since I was 20 years old, I have been dealing with heart issues. Based on what…
Uplifting Through Experience
William (Bill) Wingate is a four-time open-heart warrior who has transformed (and continues to) his personal battle into powerful messages. He uses his personal experiences of courage and battles to inspire others facing chronic medical challenges. Through his work, he hopes to uplift those who are facing their own challenges through hope, love and gratitude.
Some Days are Hard
Some days are just hard! During hard times it is difficult to think past the present moment, but we must find a way to move forward. Taking small steps, putting one foot in front of another and looking for the positive in everything will make a difference.
New Perspectives on Your Challenges
Are you ready to see your challenges in a new light? Connect with William to see how his story can bring a fresh perspective and renewed hope to your life.
