Wednesday, February 23, 2011

A reminder

After I wrote the happy post this morning,  my wife walked into the room and told me that she had pain in her chest and a numbness in her left arm.  She asked that I take her to the hospital that is about 35 minutes from home.  I asked her to lie down, and I called 911.  She was clammy and pale.  I gave her an aspirin to chew and waited next to her until the EMTs arrived.

She is now in the cardiac intensive care unit and will have bypass surgery on Friday morning.  She had a heart attack with some damage to the heart but the extent of that isn't known yet.  Three of her vessels are blocked.  She is in good spirits and is taking this in stride, as much as one can.   I am relieved that she is in the best possible place for heart problems as the heart and vascular center is superb here. 

I feel a lot of emotions right now.  How quickly life can change from one moment to the next.  I am reminded that every moment is precious. I know that this is part of something bigger than I am.  And, yes, I am powerless over the outcome.  That is in the hands of her surgeons and her HP.

I am planning to read and comment on blogs when I can.  She and I have many friends in both fellowships.  You are here in support and friendship as well.  Your positive thoughts for her are much appreciated.  I am planning to keep to my usual routine as much as I can, minus going on the boat.  That will be delayed for some time.  The most important thing to me now is having my loved one be well.  As one of my favorite bloggers writes, "Every day matters".  Yes, it does.  It surely does.

42 comments:

  1. Syd,...I am so sorry to hear this. I am keeping you and C in my prayers for a great outcome. And yes, every day counts. I think that you seem to live a great example of that. Hang in there and stay strong. I know that this is a very tough experience. I'll pray for a healthy recovery for your wife and for your strength and peace in going through this with her.

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  2. I am praying for peace and health for your wife, wisdom and care for the surgeons and serenity and peace for you. Be well.

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  3. I am so sorry to hear about your wife's heart attack. So ironic after your other post.

    I will keep you and your wife in my thoughts and pray for a speedy recovery for her. Glad to hear that her spirits are good.

    Hang in there.

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  4. I am so glad you were there for your wife and that she is stable and able to undergo surgery.

    What a shock.

    My prayers are going out to you and your wife. And lots of love, too.

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  5. Oh my goodness!! very unexpected, take care of yourself, best of health recovery to your wife!

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  6. syd, sorry you are going through this...we are praying for you and for her...

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  7. I am so sorry to read this, I'll be praying for you and your wife!!

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  8. Syd, I have been following your blog for about 6 months. I look forward to reading your posts. I was shocked to read this one. I pray that all goes well with your wife's bypass procedure. I am glad you were there with her. You seem to be loved by many people, let their encouragements lift you up during this time. I pray for a speedy recovery for your wife!

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  9. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family, Syd. You're in good hands.

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  10. Positive thoughts and prayers for C and yourself. Take care Syd, I wish there was more I could do.

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  11. I'm sorry about your wife, Syd; my prayers for both of you to be well and safe. Take good care of yourself during this stressful time - you're going to need supporting and encouraging, just as C. will - lean on your program friends, those who love you, and your Higher Power.
    I'll be thinking of you, and sending good thoughts your way.

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  12. I am so glad you were there for each other. Wishing her a peaceful recovery at the hospital.

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  13. Step back from fear and allow that spirit of trust and health to do what it does best Syd.

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  14. Praying for you and C, Syd. Your Higher Power is with you. Always.

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  15. Syd, my prayers are with you and C. I know you'll take god care fo her, continue to take care fo you as well. It's easy for us to let go of ourselves when the ones we love are hurting.

    My thoughts and my prayers will be with you... prayers for wellness, peace, good health, recovery and God's grace for you both.

    God Bless

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  16. Syd, your attitude shows the strength of your program, and how "one day at a time" can mean so much.

    Many thanks to you for honestly sharing your lives with us.

    We offer our support and send you prayers of Recovery.

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  17. Syd,

    Both you and your loving wife are in our thoughts.

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  18. syd, both you and c in are in my prayers. i am so very sorry to hear about this. i am sending positive energy your way. take care.

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  19. All the very best for C and for you Syd. You all are in my thoughts.

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  20. Sounds like you both handled the health situation well, call EMT, take aspirin, get to hospital right away. I am sorry to hear C suffered a heart attack. It was a blessing that you were not out somewhere on the boat. Now she is getting the treatment she needs. James and I send our best wishes for the surgery to correct all the problems so that you and C can continue the time together in retirement and make every day count.

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  21. I'm so glad she's responding well. What a scary thing. I wish I had bigger, better things to say. God be with you.

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  22. You and your wife will be in my prayers today. Sounds like you kept your head and did all the right things, so you can be proud of that. Keep giving it to your HP and all will work out the way it is meant to. Well wishes and a safe recovery.

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  23. Lots of loving thoughts and prayers with you both.

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  24. No way! Oh, Syd. I am so sorry. I will carry the both of you in my heart today. I hope that your faith allows you to be at peace with all of this, allowing the doctors to do their work with your belief in them as comfort.

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  25. Good Lord, Syd. I am so shocked to hear this news. I love you, and I will be praying for C. I will even light a candle for her safe-keeping tonight.

    Much love to you,

    SB

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  26. sending you and C healing thoughts...

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  27. It is good you were at home and not out on the boat. My thoughts will be with you. Healing thoughts coming your way.

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  28. Ya'll are in my prayers...so very sorry to hear that.

    FOOTPRINTS IN THE SAND

    One night a man had a dream. He dreamed he was walking along the beach with the LORD,Across the sky flashed scenes from his life. For each scene, he noticed two sets of footprints in the sand, one belonging to him, and the other to the LORD. When the last scene of his life flashed before him, he
    looked back at the footprints in the sand. He noticed that many times along the path of his life there was only one set of footprints. He also noticed that it
    happened at the very lowest and saddest times in his life. This really bothered him and he questioned the LORD about it. "LORD, you said that once I decided to follow you, you'd walk with me all the way. But I have
    noticed that during the most troublesome times in my life,
    there is only one set of footprints, I don't understand why
    when I needed you most you would leave me." The LORD replied, "My precious child, I love you and I would never leave you. During your times of trial and suffering, when you see only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you."

    Author: Margaret Fishback Powers

    recoverywfaith

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  29. Good move on getting her the asprin and not rushing her to the hospital yourself! Better to go into full arrest in the back of an ambulance with a medic on-board than in the front seat of a car.

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  30. You have helped me so much. I am praying for you and your wife. always keep hope in your heart. God Bless you both.

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  31. I am sorry you both have to go through this. I am praying for a speedy recovery for your wife and strength for you while you are by her side.

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  32. Syd,

    I think it will work out. she is getting the best of care, you caught it right away and she did not die immediately. That gives her a great chance. Best of luck and all my good wishes to the both of you.

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  33. So sorry to hear this news, but so glad you were there with C when this happened. Praying for C's healthy and speedy recovery.

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  34. You're in my thoughts and prayers.

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  35. Prayers on the smoke dear friend. You and C are in my thoughts and heart. (Hugs)Indigo

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  36. Positive thoughts sent your way. It is amazing what medical technology can do for cardiac patients these days. Good luck to both of you.

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  37. very sorry to read this blog and I will Definitely Pray for your Wife recovery and don't worry be positive

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  38. You are both in my prayers...and you know God listens to me Syd.
    Pammie

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  39. Syd,
    Thank you so much for your comment. I have not been writing (till I posted Friday) or reading blogs. I just wanted you to know I just found out what happened with your wife and my prayers are being sent to both of you right now.
    Love,
    PG

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