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My old EMS raido just went off. They used the same tone that I used to respond to. They are taking in a 45 year old woman in full cardiac arrest. If they can get her back we will have a new member. Every time I hear that tone it gets my heart raceing. I want to go and help. 45 is pretty young for a full arrest. It is all going to depend on how long she was down before they found her. Keep your fingers crossed.. Steve Y.
Steve, Yeah...45! Bummer! Will keep fingers crossed for her. But not every cardiac arrest results in bypass....does it? So we woulldn't necessarily gain a member in a bypass support group. I was in rehab with people who only had heart attacks. That group used machines involving arm movements, while the bypass patients could only use treadmill and stationary bikes. Connie "Steven A. Young" <say309@... My old EMS raido just went off. They used the same tone that I used to respond to. They are taking in a 45 year old woman in full cardiac arrest. If they can get her back we will have a new member. Every time I hear that tone it gets my heart raceing. I want to go and help. 45 is pretty young for a full arrest. It is all going to depend on how long she was down before they found her. Keep your fingers crossed.. Steve Y. Connie Turner
Morning Again Whether or not she becomes a member will be determined if she has a bypass surgery. I fell into this category when I had my arrest in 2001, but I did not have any bypass as of yet, but they are talking about doing a triple. I went down in a store. All I can remember of that time was being violently ill. I was well known at the store, and they knew immediately something was wrong with me and called the EMT's which took 20 minutes to respond to their call and I was less than 6 miles to the small community hospital. When I got to the hospital a call was sent out saying I was down and a young friend who has been an EMT for years hearing it and reported in to the hospital to see if he could help as they were being swamped that night. They brought me back, got my heart to beating and got me breathing and then transported me to the largest hospital in the area which specialized in this department. My friend later told me that he didn't think I would make it, that I was the only one he had ever put on a ventilator that survived and came back to thank all who had helped me that night. It just wasn't my time and I know that my life was given back to me by God. And the love that all of my friends that worked so hard to save my life and the prayers they sent. I pray this young woman survived her arrest and that her family gathers around her and gives her the support she so needs now. Me I wasn't so lucky, I come from a disfunctional family and they really couldn't care less. When I was able to call I got in touch with my older sister and asked her to contact my kids, which she did. Now the kids came to the hospital one time at different times and came in saying their Aunt called and told them I said I had a heart attack but sounded fine to her and they also told me that I could not plan on going to their homes as they had plans for the holidays, this was just a few days before Christmas. I guess you can say I am the black sheep of the family. I don't fit or confirm into their patterns as who I should be or how I live my life. Life is so strange, I have many, many friends, both young and old who I think the world of and they seem to think the world of me. I just told the family don't worry about me that I had people who cared for me and I had places to go. I stayed with friends for 6 weeks until I got back on my feet. I have keys their homes and am welcome anytime I want to go. They call me Mama, or Grandma or Auntie, no matter where I am if they see me that always have a smile and hug for me. I went to a small gathering this past weekend, couldn't stay long, one friend loaned me their electric scooter so I could get around without tiring myself out. I bet I didn't go more than 10/12 feet before I was being stopped and given a hug or inquiring as to how I was, and when was I going to be coming back more often. This was a small gathering of about 250 people, it sure did boost my morale a lot. But I think what made my day was when I had stopped and was talking to some new ones that I had not seen before, and old friends kept stopped and hugging me and speaking to me. This new couple made the comment that they had never seen so much love been shown and that they would be honored to be included in the group of my friends, if would I mind if they also called me Mama. Sure did make my day. You know there is an old sayings that one cannot choose their family, but they can choose their friends. Many of my friends probally doesn't have a penny to spare, but I wouldn't trade them for all the tea in china. Life is for living and lets live it to the fullest of our capabilities. Mama June No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.300 / Virus Database: 265.8.7 - Release Date: 2/10/05
Mama June <junebugge@... You know there is an old sayings that one cannot choose their family, but they can choose their friends. How very true, Mama June. Sounds like your family is about as dysfunctional as mine and some of the others that post here. I've often felt like the "black sheep" of the family, until one of them needs something....and then I'm the one that will do it for them. In some of my darkest hours, I could more easily converse with a complete stranger than my own blood; I found more compassion there. And during times of estrangement from them, my anxiety levels were much reduced! I can remember back during a surgery I had when I was only 29, my doctor recognized this fact, and wanted to post a sign that would not even allow my parents to enter my room. I did not allow him to do that....but oh, how I wanted to! But I have a worse time with conflict, and have just always tried to please and appease everybody! I struggle with it even today, but I'm better at recognizing that you can't please everybody; sometimes you just have to protect yourself. Am so happy that you have such joy and friendship in your life despite your uncaring family. It's THEIR loss. Hugs, Connie Connie Turner
Our EMS took in 6 heart attack victoms last nite. Wgat is going on here??? I see a patterm here with the weather. Steve Y Mama June <junebugge@... Morning Again Whether or not she becomes a member will be determined if she has a bypass surgery. I fell into this category when I had my arrest in 2001, but I did not have any bypass as of yet, but they are talking about doing a triple. I went down in a store. All I can remember of that time was being violently ill. I was well known at the store, and they knew immediately something was wrong with me and called the EMT's which took 20 minutes to respond to their call and I was less than 6 miles to the small community hospital. When I got to the hospital a call was sent out saying I was down and a young friend who has been an EMT for years hearing it and reported in to the hospital to see if he could help as they were being swamped that night. They brought me back, got my heart to beating and got me breathing and then transported me to the largest hospital in the area which specialized in this department. My friend later told me that he didn't think I would make it, that I was the only one he had ever put on a ventilator that survived and came back to thank all who had helped me that night. It just wasn't my time and I know that my life was given back to me by God. And the love that all of my friends that worked so hard to save my life and the prayers they sent. I pray this young woman survived her arrest and that her family gathers around her and gives her the support she so needs now. Me I wasn't so lucky, I come from a disfunctional family and they really couldn't care less. When I was able to call I got in touch with my older sister and asked her to contact my kids, which she did. Now the kids came to the hospital one time at different times and came in saying their Aunt called and told them I said I had a heart attack but sounded fine to her and they also told me that I could not plan on going to their homes as they had plans for the holidays, this was just a few days before Christmas. I guess you can say I am the black sheep of the family. I don't fit or confirm into their patterns as who I should be or how I live my life. Life is so strange, I have many, many friends, both young and old who I think the world of and they seem to think the world of me. I just told the family don't worry about me that I had people who cared for me and I had places to go. I stayed with friends for 6 weeks until I got back on my feet. I have keys their homes and am welcome anytime I want to go. They call me Mama, or Grandma or Auntie, no matter where I am if they see me that always have a smile and hug for me. I went to a small gathering this past weekend, couldn't stay long, one friend loaned me their electric scooter so I could get around without tiring myself out. I bet I didn't go more than 10/12 feet before I was being stopped and given a hug or inquiring as to how I was, and when was I going to be coming back more often. This was a small gathering of about 250 people, it sure did boost my morale a lot. But I think what made my day was when I had stopped and was talking to some new ones that I had not seen before, and old friends kept stopped and hugging me and speaking to me. This new couple made the comment that they had never seen so much love been shown and that they would be honored to be included in the group of my friends, if would I mind if they also called me Mama. Sure did make my day. You know there is an old sayings that one cannot choose their family, but they can choose their friends. Many of my friends probally doesn't have a penny to spare, but I wouldn't trade them for all the tea in china. Life is for living and lets live it to the fullest of our capabilities. Mama June No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.300 / Virus Database: 265.8.7 - Release Date: 2/10/05 No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.300 / Virus Database: 265.8.7 - Release Date: 2/10/05
Morning Mama June You so right....we can not choose our families good or bad...but our friends we can choose...l have been lucky with my family....sure have..it is a very small family...but very close...lol l luv reading your story... Hugzz Rita Morning Again Whether or not she becomes a member will be determined if she has a bypass surgery. I fell into this category when I had my arrest in 2001, but I did not have any bypass as of yet, but they are talking about doing a triple. I went down in a store. All I can remember of that time was being violently ill. I was well known at the store, and they knew immediately something was wrong with me and called the EMT's which took 20 minutes to respond to their call and I was less than 6 miles to the small community hospital. When I got to the hospital a call was sent out saying I was down and a young friend who has been an EMT for years hearing it and reported in to the hospital to see if he could help as they were being swamped that night. They brought me back, got my heart to beating and got me breathing and then transported me to the largest hospital in the area which specialized in this department. My friend later told me that he didn't think I would make it, that I was the only one he had ever put on a ventilator that survived and came back to thank all who had helped me that night. It just wasn't my time and I know that my life was given back to me by God. And the love that all of my friends that worked so hard to save my life and the prayers they sent. I pray this young woman survived her arrest and that her family gathers around her and gives her the support she so needs now. Me I wasn't so lucky, I come from a disfunctional family and they really couldn't care less. When I was able to call I got in touch with my older sister and asked her to contact my kids, which she did. Now the kids came to the hospital one time at different times and came in saying their Aunt called and told them I said I had a heart attack but sounded fine to her and they also told me that I could not plan on going to their homes as they had plans for the holidays, this was just a few days before Christmas. I guess you can say I am the black sheep of the family. I don't fit or confirm into their patterns as who I should be or how I live my life. Life is so strange, I have many, many friends, both young and old who I think the world of and they seem to think the world of me. I just told the family don't worry about me that I had people who cared for me and I had places to go. I stayed with friends for 6 weeks until I got back on my feet. I have keys their homes and am welcome anytime I want to go. They call me Mama, or Grandma or Auntie, no matter where I am if they see me that always have a smile and hug for me. I went to a small gathering this past weekend, couldn't stay long, one friend loaned me their electric scooter so I could get around without tiring myself out. I bet I didn't go more than 10/12 feet before I was being stopped and given a hug or inquiring as to how I was, and when was I going to be coming back more often. This was a small gathering of about 250 people, it sure did boost my morale a lot. But I think what made my day was when I had stopped and was talking to some new ones that I had not seen before, and old friends kept stopped and hugging me and speaking to me. This new couple made the comment that they had never seen so much love been shown and that they would be honored to be included in the group of my friends, if would I mind if they also called me Mama. Sure did make my day. You know there is an old sayings that one cannot choose their family, but they can choose their friends. Many of my friends probally doesn't have a penny to spare, but I wouldn't trade them for all the tea in china. Life is for living and lets live it to the fullest of our capabilities. Mama June No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.300 / Virus Database: 265.8.7 - Release Date: 2/10/05