A Williams Life | Episode 2: Harry Sheehy-Part II: Reflections After a Life-Threatening Heart Attack

A Williams Life was conceived as a means to capture, in podcast format, some of the lives led by members of the Williams Class of 1975. The goal is to explore those lives in depth-examining personal backgrounds, time at Williams, and what has transpired in the years since graduation.
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In September 2021, four months after recording A Williams Life, Harry suffered a life-threatening heart attack. During bypass surgery, he had a stroke that resulted in his becoming almost completely blind. While Harry has been recovering nicely from the heart attack, his vision has not returned, except in an extremely limited way. During this interview, recorded in November 2021, Harry reflects on his health and touches again on some of the major themes from the first interview, such as the power of faith and the meaning of resilience.
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00:00 Harry’s Health Scare
02:04 Vision Loss
03:50 Adjusting to a New Reality
05:04 Striving for Independence
06:07 Health Update and Future Prospects
08:04 Coping with Vision Loss
09:34 Emotional Impact and State of Mind
12:32 The Role of Gratitude
20:26 Resilience and Overcoming Challenges
24:43 Powerful Prayer Times and Devotionals
25:20 Life Isn't Fair: A Perspective
26:00 Reconciling Faith with Unfairness
26:54 Deepening Relationship with Faith
27:48 The Impact of Illness on Relationships
28:34 The Journey of Life and Faith
29:14 Facing Illness and Surgery
30:18 Seeking Signs and Messages from God
31:39 Adjusting to New Challenges
36:10 The Power of Love and Laughter
37:55 Remembering a Father's Influence
42:40 The Blessings of Life and Overcoming Speed Bumps
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Producer: Jon Earle '09 (www.jonearle.co/)
Web design: Kathy Bogan '75 (www.kboganart.com/)
Recording engineer (Williamstown): Jim Abdou ( / jim-abdou-a2899011 )