dialogue: Doris: Hello Jill, my ultra-fit sister, 3 years my senior, had a heart attack early on Tuesday morning. I visited her in hospital the past 2 days and she mending well. She has had 2 stents fitted.
  Jill: Oh Doris! So sorry! But good news she is on the mend. Miracles of medicine.
  Doris: This has given the family a great shock as she was so well. She walked a 21 km marathon on Sunday.
  Jill: Did she strain her heart during the walk?
  Doris: We don't know, but there is also sign of an injury a long while ago. It worries me that there was no warning.
  Jill: It is worrying that we can't see what's getting weaker within us. No warnings as you say. How does she take it emotionally?
  Doris: She is quite strong.
  Jill: Good! You too I hope?
  Doris: Yes, absolutely.
  Jill: Keep it up! Where is she?
  Doris: Pietermaritzburg
  Jill: How long do you have to drive there?
  Doris: 1.5 hours off peak traffic.
  Jill: Not so bad. Will you be driving to see her soon?
  Doris: Dunno yet. Her condition is stable. She's got her husband and 3 children around her. But I may go and stay with her when she's back home.
  Jill: To help with the household?
  Doris: Exactly. But it may be that they'll first send her for recuperation somewhere.
  Jill: They usually do after a serious operation, don't they?
  Doris: That would be very good for her indeed. Also mentally. She's strong but her body may need a rest. We'll see!
  Jill: I'll keep fingers crossed for you! Both of you.
  Doris: Thx Jill. You never know what helps :))
  Jill: Take care my friend!
  Doris: You too.
summary: Doris' sister had a heart attack on Tuesday and is recovering in hospital after having 2 stents fitted. Generally the sister is very fit, she walked a 21 km marathon on Sunday. She's in Pietermaritzburg, with her husband and 3 children around. Doris may stay with her and help once she's back home. 