We’re Stronger Than We Know
Sometimes, it takes an emergency for us to find out.
I know I’m anything but special, but life has given me lots to deal with over these past few years. I no longer see these concerns as problems, more like opportunities, but I wish these opportunities would stop for a while so I could stop and catch my breath.
Most of these issues have dealt with health. Mainly concerning my husband. While I’m a very nervous patient, being a caregiver to someone you love is nearly as worrisome.
On Saturday night, Ed couldn’t breathe. I called 911, searching for immediate help, but the service put me in a queue. How does this happen? We’re taught the emergency number is there for us in case of an emergency. We never think when we need it, we may have to wait.
My heart raced as Ed’s throat closed because of his COPD and a recent physical trauma to his chest. But something miraculous happened. I knew what to do and jumped into action, keeping him calm and warm as his body moved into shock.
When emergency services answered, likely three minutes later, Ed’s puffers had taken effect. Still gasping, the air was finally getting through.
The paramedics attended to him. Ed’s recent trauma to his chest prevented him from taking his rescue inhalers until gasping…
