Got an email today that one of my friends from high school had a heart attack and was in the ICU. Wow. Could have knocked me over with a feather. He’s only, what, almost 35? He’s getting an angioplasty tomorrow. Yeah, and he’s only 34!!
Of course, thinking about that made me think of old times on the block with him. He moved into the house across the street from me when we were in 5th grade. Their family kinda adopted me – or I adopted them – or something. I was there all the freakin’ time. I can’t tell you how many games of monopoly we played, and hide-n-seek!! We played all freakin’ night! Thanks goes to his big sister for the ‘truth-or-dare’ game we played when I got my first kiss!
I’ve been thinking a lot about that family this week anyway, but this was a wake-up call. His sister was my Maid of Honor and I haven’t even met her babies! Time to stop making excuses, and MAKE time to see them. Why does it usually involve a BAD thing to get us to open our eyes and get back in touch with people? Probably b/c God knows I don’t do subtle well – He smacks me upside the head quite often.
SO – here’s YOUR wake-up call (and it isn’t bad for YOU)!! What are you waiting for? CALL THEM, write them, email them, fax them, tweet them, facebook them, myspace them. What’s stopping you? In today’s world, with the choices of communication we have – why are you NOT talking to them???
My prayers go out tonight to keep you safe in God’s hands Lee. And to comfort your beautiful wife and kids. Lord, be with the doctors tomorrow, and keep Lee safe.
2 knowledge helpers:
Misty-It is Margie here...your long lost friend! It is 9:27 and they just took Lee back to do the Angio and see where the blockage may be if there is any and if he needs a stint they will do it now. Dad will call me when they are done and I will leave you another blog as soon as possible! My two beautiful children are hungry and we are needing some quality time together as Daryl and I spent the weekend at the hospital and the girls stayed with his parents. Thank you for the long email updating me on your life....hmmm about 6 months ago I am not good at keeping in touch-but your blog will help. I too, have a blog-but don't update it very often. Maybe you will inspire me :) I will blog again as soon as I hear from Dad.
Good News!
Lee just got out of the angio at about 10:20! Dad says it is the best news they could have received. There was not an damage from the heart attack and there were not any clogged arteries that needed a stint. He may get to go home tomorrow! He will go home on a blood thinner and medicine for his cholesterol to keep it down so he doesn't get any blockage. We are so relieved and thankful!
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