Harry Connick, Jr. never sang it so sweet.
Fred, my father-in-law, took it to heart today. Literally.
After a day or two of fasting, as he was spending a little time this morning on the exercise bike, he went to the shower, felt a little lightheaded, and proceeded to have some very pointed chest pains. His sweet wife was quick on the draw, and after an ambulance ride to the hospital it was determined that he was indeed having a, you guessed it, heart attack.
One of the main arteries on the left side of his heart was completely blocked, and one of the main ones on the right side was about 50% blocked.
Now Fred is one of the most healthy people I know, eats incredibly good, exercises regularly. But I think that today showed us that there is an unfortunate partner that we can't outrun sometimes: Our genes. Fred's father passed away at age 28 of a heart attack. He's done all the work he could possibly do on his own, strong and healthy as an ox I would say. But now it appears that he needs a little help from his friend - Plavix.
The cardiologist inserted two stints into the affected artery, and Fred will spend a day in ICU, a day in the regular CU, and home on Christmas Day. I will say that the greatest miracle of all of this is that it happened just the way it did. Fred was home, with his wife, instead of in the car, at work, or somewhere else. He has prepared for this moment, unknowingly, for the last several years by taking care of himself, eating right, and exercising. I think we can all agree that the outcome would be a little different had he not.
So we had an eventful day. It makes us, once again, sit back and count our many blessings and tender mercies for the love of family, and the ties that bind us together forever.
We love you, Fred. We are glad you are here. That, for certain, is the best gift you could give us.
6 comments:
I am so glad he is OK! That is very scary, I will now exercise more! So will Steve. Merry Christmas!
my HEART goes out to you at this time. we have those same 'loving' genes in our family. My dad has had several 'mild' heart attacks, angiograms, angioplasties, quadruple bipass, and since then...7 stints placed...yes 7...in a matter of a week.
Needless to say, my brothers are vigilant at keeping healthy.
Here's to a 'heartfelt' Christmas, and healthy new year. you will be in our prayers.
Jod, please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Love
Kay
God is wonderful. And has given me a great blessing this Christmas. Amoung His blessings are life and my loving family. Thank God from whom all blessings flow. Merry Merry Christmas
Jodi, Brandon and Family. We love you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and we truly hope that will we well.
Hey guys, just want you to know that we are glad that all is well. Thanks for sharing and letting us know. We are thinking of you and praying for Fred and all.
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