The great blessing during the first four days of April and after are the people who were and are there for me. As I lay in the first ER, before hearing the shocking news of being in afib I had texted my friend and neighbor Catherine, and a friend from church, Philomena. They both arrived quickly and almost the same time. What a comfort and help they were; and still a comfort by being my good friends.
During my stay in the Telemetry area of the other hospital several others came to see me. All offered to help in any way I needed. Thank you Paula, Ann, Ed and Carolyn, Tammy and David, Carole and Dan. My friend Judy came to spend time with me, especially the day of the procedure to connect the pacemaker to my heart’s electrical system! And she came the next morning to be with me until I was discharged, then drove me home making sure I was ok before she left.
My brother arrived from Michigan a few hours after I got home, and he stayed with me for two weeks. I wasn’t able to drive that first two weeks so he drove. As he was there over Easter we had a lovely Easter brunch at a nice local restaurant. I love him so much, and thank God for bringing him into my life.
I went back to work part time the week after I got home from hospital and the staff were awesome and caring. It did me good to get back, even part time to have my mind on something else. Between that and my brother being here with me those first two weeks I know it helped my recovery.
It is 3 months since and I am doing good. Feeling like a new person and in wonderment each day as I feel and think differently. Amazing how something that seems so bad can turn out to be so good.
Thank you God.
Loved the update & to know you are now doing good. My Mother had a pace maker in for 14 years before needing another – she did great – lived to be ninety-four. I’m glad your brother got to spend time with you – wish I lived close-by – continue to feel better and keep in touch. Barb.
Thanks Barb for your message. The story of your Mom gives me hope 🙂
I continue prayers for you my Friend.
For whatever comfort it may provide, I have a friend who has had a pacemaker for many years. Every 4-5 years it needs replacement, but that’s a simple operation. His bigger issue is that his heart has no underlying beat, That makes changing it a little scary, but he lives on quite well.
Thank you JC for stopping by and leaving a note. Thankfully my pacemaker is from one of the best brands and the latest version. They told me it should last about 10 years before I need a replacement. I have been hearing about several people who have had pacemakers for years and lived to be ripe old age 🙂 and some still living active lives. Thanks God.