Unexpected Trip To The ER......

We had an emergency this week.  We had to rush my husband to Hoag Hospital's ER. As I watched my husband lay there helpless and sick, I realized how much I really needed to know everything was going to be alright. The nurses were very kind and friendly. They took his illness very seriously and had him hooked-up to medical machines and tubes in seconds. I could not even begin to tell you all the things they did in under a minute. I was relieved that we lived so close to the hospital and that we got him there on time. I can not remember everything they said to us. I just know they mentioned blood pressure, heart, lungs and good thing he came in when he did. It felt like I was living some else's life.  I did not want my husband to be here sick. My husband is my rock and someone who never gets sick. In that instant everything else took a backseat. I did not care about emails, phone calls, fundraisers, school or even being polite. All that mattered is that my husband got better soon. As the minutes turned into hours and I was asked to go home. I realized he was staying there in the ER. I was not bring him home. It was crushing to know that I had to pick-up the kids from my friend's house without my hubby. As I drove to my friends house to pick-up the kids, I remember thinking I did not want to see my kids. How would I tell them dad was in the hospital. I thought they won't understand, they will ask questions, they will be wondering why he had to stay behind? The kids were in great hands with my friend who got them thinking of the following day's celebration, Valentine's Day. So when we got in the car they wanted to know if dad would be home for the big celebration. I said, "Yes", I was bring dad home the next day. (I did not know what was happening. I just prayed for things to turn around.)
The next day came and everyone else was excited about the big day, Valentine's Day.  My kids were in school and pre-school handing out cards and making crafts and did not notice, how worried and upset I was. I am glad they were excited about Valentine's Day. I made it to the hospital with a positive attitude that I was taking my husband home today. Armed with prayers and hope I entered the hospital. As I sat down my husband informed me that he felt much better and tests were showing he responded to medication he was given. So the doctor explained that he was okay to go home and rest. If other tests came up with anything negative we would have to return immediately to the hospital. So, home he came to rest and get better. I know I have never seen God, nor spoken to him, yet I am certain that he exists and that there are angels around to help in crisis. To all my friends and family who have always been there through it all, I want to say thank you for your prayers. It really worked, Tim is home and he is feeling better. Keep believing in prayer and positive thinking it really works. I know I do!!!


Big Thanks to the Nurses and Doctors at:

ER Hoag Hospital Irvine

16200 Sand Canyon Avenue
Irvine, CA, 92618
949/764-HOAG (4624)



May your life be wonderful today and everyday!  Alma