Birdsfan Posted March 15, 2010 Posted March 15, 2010 Ten years ago tonight, I was in ICU in critical condition with lung failure, kidney failure and congestive heart failure. It was the 19th straight admission in four years -- something like 285 inpatient days. This time though, I was completely unresponsive. In fact, before the night was over, the doctor told my parents to gather the family...to say their goodbyes. They said I wasn't going to be waking up. Apparently God didn't get the message. He had other plans. Somehow, he pulled me through that night. Five days later, they put a tracheostomy tube in my throat to keep me breathing. By mid-April, I was released from the hospital, and never returned. I like to think that night was the first day of my second life. I really believe that. Not sure why I'm posting this, but it didn't seem right to let the day go by unmarked and unshared with friends. :thumb:
Jim Schue Posted March 15, 2010 Posted March 15, 2010 Good stuff, BF. Thanks to the big guy upstairs for giving me the opportunity to get to know you. :thumb:
halfback20 Posted March 15, 2010 Posted March 15, 2010 I'm glad the big guy decided it wasn't your time. Wouldn't be the same without you. I feel privileged for having met you BF. :thumb:
Beechnut Posted March 15, 2010 Posted March 15, 2010 And many more! (read to the tune of Happy Birthday to You!)
threetimelover Posted March 15, 2010 Posted March 15, 2010 Happy 10th Birthday, BF!!!:dancingpa:dancingpa:dancingpa
mcpapa Posted March 15, 2010 Posted March 15, 2010 Congratulations, and here's to many more b'days.:thumb:
LRCW Posted March 15, 2010 Posted March 15, 2010 Congratulations, and here's to many more b'days.:thumb: :thumb::thumb::dancingpa:dancingpa Here's to 50 more.
rockmom Posted March 15, 2010 Posted March 15, 2010 Happy 10th birthday, Birdie! And...this explains so much.
Alabama Larry Posted March 15, 2010 Posted March 15, 2010 Thanks for sharing...Jesus Loves you, but you already know that.
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