RevTim
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You ever ask, "So I wonder what it's like to..."
I don't have to wonder what it's like to have a heart attack any more.
I have long had respiratory problems, dating back to a bout of pneumonia at 19. This year was no exception, with bronchitis in December.
I was treated, and improved, but the cough came back. Not so unusual. I was having breathing issues with the coughing, and felt like someone had punched my lungs - and I have had that pain in the past. But this time was different.
As I understand it now, some time between last Friday and Monday, I must have had a heart attack. Mistaking the symptoms, I kept working until Wed, when I couldn't ignore the breathing difficulties further.
Good news / bad news: no covid! But imagine my shock when they told me they suspected a heart attack. And this has since been confirmed. Further tests revealed my damage was beyond the point of just stents, and so I will be having open heart surgery. I am writing this from my hospital room. I have two more tests Monday and Tuesday and likely surgery next Wed..
My surgeon seemed pleasant and likeable. He has done over 8,000 procedures and gave me some realistic hope. And he seemed open to the Gospel when I witnessed to him.
I would appreciate your prayers for me to experience Jesus here with me in crystal clear ways, for comfort for my family, for my surgeon and operation, for the Dr's salvation!, for the bills I won't be able to pay, and whatever else the Holy Ghost might bring to mind.
Of course, I would like to stick around to enjoy my grandson and so forth for some years to come, but what ever my lot, He has taught me to say it IS well with my soul.
I don't have to wonder what it's like to have a heart attack any more.
I have long had respiratory problems, dating back to a bout of pneumonia at 19. This year was no exception, with bronchitis in December.
I was treated, and improved, but the cough came back. Not so unusual. I was having breathing issues with the coughing, and felt like someone had punched my lungs - and I have had that pain in the past. But this time was different.
As I understand it now, some time between last Friday and Monday, I must have had a heart attack. Mistaking the symptoms, I kept working until Wed, when I couldn't ignore the breathing difficulties further.
Good news / bad news: no covid! But imagine my shock when they told me they suspected a heart attack. And this has since been confirmed. Further tests revealed my damage was beyond the point of just stents, and so I will be having open heart surgery. I am writing this from my hospital room. I have two more tests Monday and Tuesday and likely surgery next Wed..
My surgeon seemed pleasant and likeable. He has done over 8,000 procedures and gave me some realistic hope. And he seemed open to the Gospel when I witnessed to him.
I would appreciate your prayers for me to experience Jesus here with me in crystal clear ways, for comfort for my family, for my surgeon and operation, for the Dr's salvation!, for the bills I won't be able to pay, and whatever else the Holy Ghost might bring to mind.
Of course, I would like to stick around to enjoy my grandson and so forth for some years to come, but what ever my lot, He has taught me to say it IS well with my soul.
... will continue praying for a speedy recovery for you!!!