Friday, September 17, 2010

It really is a wonderful life!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Life is fragile................a few weeks ago we found out how true this is!
My husband Bill came to bed (I was already sleeping). He stood by my side of the bed, and put my hand on his chest and told me to pray. I was kind of groggy but obeyed. He told me that there was tremendous pressure on his chest, and that he was having a hard time catching his breath.............well, that got me to really start praying! Bill thought he was doing better for a while and then he came right back and told me to pray and NOT stop! Well, I think I fell asleep after awhile, and he told me I was praying in my sleep! Finally, he felt relief, and just wanted to go to bed....and YES I did try to convince him to go to the hospital.Bill seemed ok the next day, but still short of breath. The next morning I told him this isn't normal and wer'e going to urgent care. Big surprise! HE AGREED! We went to a nearby Urgent Care and they told us it was a 2/1/2 -3 hr. wait... then the receptionist asked me where Bill was, and I told her he needed to sit down as he was out of breath... they moved immediately! The Dr. saw him, ran blood tests.....no heart attack(THANK GOD) but the Dr. was concerned so told us to go IMMEDIATELY to the hospital. Since it was Labor Day the next day, Bill thought he could take the next day off if need be.After a cat scan, he was informed that he had had a pulmonary embolism. A huge clot had passed thru' his heart and is resting on the "saddle" of his lungs. He was told by 3 dr.s that he should not be alive! After more ultrasounds a huge clot was also found in his leg. Bill had a procedure done where a filter was put in him to help block any other clots that could cut loose.
After 4 days in I.C.U. he had all the family together along with a few friends. We kind of spontaneously grabbed hands and prayed for Mr. Bill...... there were at least 15 of us gathered there.... later, Bill and I were talking and he said that he felt just like George Bailey in "It's a wonderful life".... so blessed! Thank you to all our friends who interceded for Bill and our family! We felt your prayers and are convinced that all of you helped Bill with his miracle recovery!! We LOVE YOU!!!!!
It IS a WONDERFUL LIFE!!!!!!!!!!

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