Life Lessons: Karen Monson remembers the grandmother who saved her life after being born without a heartbeat
Published atLife is hard, stressful, fast-paced and can sometimes be overwhelming. That’s why EastIdahoNews.com is partnering with MorningStar Senior Living of Idaho Falls to bring you Life Lessons.
We’re asking MorningStar residents to share gems of wisdom every Tuesday with us. Some of their answers will make you laugh, some may make you cry, some may even change your life.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Karen Monson is speaking with us about her grandmother, who was diagnosed with breast cancer decades ago. This same grandmother saved Karen’s life when she was born without a heartbeat.
Karen tells us how her grandmother held her near a hot coal stove through the night to bring her back to life.
Watch our entire interview in the video player above.

Life Lessons is sponsored by MorningStar Senior Living of Idaho Falls, which offers independent and assisted living for seniors within a beautiful setting. MorningStar celebrates and elevates the lives of those who taught the rest of us how to live.
EastIdahoNews.com comment boards are a place for open, honest, and civil communication between readers regarding the news of the day and issues facing our communities. We encourage commenters to stay on topic, use positive and constructive language, and be empathetic to the feelings of other commenters. THINK BEFORE YOU POST. Click here for more details on our commenting rules.