When Mom called me that Friday afternoon, I immediately knew something was wrong. I could tell in the tone of her voice. I still clearly remember what she said, "Hi honey," I said Hi Mom, then "Dad has had a heart attack. . . " What? I couldn't believe my ears, my heart dropped. This couldn't be happening to my dad, because up until this point I just simply took it for granted that you and Mom would be around forever (or at least until I didn't need you anymore, which you know won't happen because I will always need you). You were only 61 years old and if you ask me, that is way too young to be having a heart attack. Mom was crying but tried to reassure me that you were going to be okay. She told me it was a minor heart attack (come to find out later your levels were the highest some of the nurses had ever seen in their whole careers so I don't think it was too minor). I called Justin to tell him and when he got home he told me to get in the car and go. I came down by myself because I had to be there for you, for Mom. I had to see for myself that you were going to be okay. The drive down was crazy and because I got stuck in road work traffic I didn't make it to the hospital in time to see you that night.
The next morning I was up and ready to go early because I couldn't wait to see you. It was a very somber feel in the cardiac ICU with the central nurses station and all the rooms around the perimeter. I could see in the other rooms and there were some people who were on ventilators and in comas with all kinds of tubes hooked up to them. I was actually afraid to see you to see what kind of shape you were in, and then we got to your room and I was so relieved because you looked great. I had to stay long enough to make sure that you really were going to be okay. I used to call home and mostly talk to Mom, but now I need to hear your voice and make sure that you are still feeling good and doing what you are supposed to (I don't mean to nag, just want you around a lot longer).
You kept telling me that you were given a second chance and I can't begin to tell you how grateful I am that you are still here. I try to make a conscious effort every day to be grateful for my family and realize how fragile life really is and that it can change in an instant.
I thank God every day for helping you to get off that mountain. I thank God every day that Mom had the sense to not even hesitate, but to get you in the truck and drive to Panguitch. I know you had other angels watching over you too.
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Happy birthday, Dad! I am so grateful that you got a second chance. We have a lot more memories to make!
I love you with all my heart!
The next morning I was up and ready to go early because I couldn't wait to see you. It was a very somber feel in the cardiac ICU with the central nurses station and all the rooms around the perimeter. I could see in the other rooms and there were some people who were on ventilators and in comas with all kinds of tubes hooked up to them. I was actually afraid to see you to see what kind of shape you were in, and then we got to your room and I was so relieved because you looked great. I had to stay long enough to make sure that you really were going to be okay. I used to call home and mostly talk to Mom, but now I need to hear your voice and make sure that you are still feeling good and doing what you are supposed to (I don't mean to nag, just want you around a lot longer).
You kept telling me that you were given a second chance and I can't begin to tell you how grateful I am that you are still here. I try to make a conscious effort every day to be grateful for my family and realize how fragile life really is and that it can change in an instant.
I thank God every day for helping you to get off that mountain. I thank God every day that Mom had the sense to not even hesitate, but to get you in the truck and drive to Panguitch. I know you had other angels watching over you too.
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Happy birthday, Dad! I am so grateful that you got a second chance. We have a lot more memories to make!
I love you with all my heart!
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