SCROLLSAW703 Posted February 7, 2018 Report Share Posted February 7, 2018 5 weeks ago this coming thursday, I had two heart attacks & a lung embolism. They flew me out of here to a bigger hospital with a Cardiologist & all the fancy equipment to figure out what was going on. That's when they broke the news to my bride about the two heart attacks & my lungs. He said my lungs had 2 large blood clots in them, & a smaller one that was going to have to come out that day. The way the Cardiologist explained it to us was the left side of my heart & lungs were getting no oxygen what so ever. Basically, he said, I was slowly dieing. Those clots had to come out that day, no matter what! He said on top of the heart attacks, those are an emergency. So, 6:30 that evening, we were in the heart cath room to remove the blood clots. It goes without saying, it has been a rough 5 weeks. in & out of the hospital 3X, bad weather here, all that took a lot out of me. And my bride wound up with the flu, & has been tryin' to look after me. We have home health nurses comin' in for PT & meds. In the mean time, this bein' the only site I visit, I get on here & see what everybody is up to, as I'm not able to get back in my shop yet. I'd like to say I may sound a little out of sorts at times, but that's not any of you. That's the ol' truck driver in me. Thank you all for your friendship, & bein' here to just be friends. All I'm askin' is throw a prayer our way on occasion, & let me hang out when I can, & post now & then. I'll keep you posted as this goes along. Thank you again for the friendship & brotherhood! It has been part of what's keepin' me goin'! God bless & keep makin' sawdust! OCtoolguy, stoney, lawson56 and 3 others 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted February 7, 2018 Report Share Posted February 7, 2018 Take your time to heal Brad. I'll be praying for your recovery. I'm glad you got on and posted. That's one step closer to being in the driver seat of the scroll saw. You know what they say, "Truckers never die, they just..." well, I'm sure you know the rest. Here's to a speedy recovery. OCtoolguy, SCROLLSAW703, stoney and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC Scroller Posted February 7, 2018 Report Share Posted February 7, 2018 Wow...2018 has been rough. Sending prayers. OCtoolguy and SCROLLSAW703 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevan Posted February 7, 2018 Report Share Posted February 7, 2018 May the rest of 2018 be much better to you. Get well soon. OCtoolguy, SCROLLSAW703 and stoney 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Posted February 7, 2018 Report Share Posted February 7, 2018 Tough it out and take care of yourself. Hopefully all goes well on the road to recovery and you soon get back to doing the things you enjoy. SCROLLSAW703, stoney and OCtoolguy 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobscroll Posted February 7, 2018 Report Share Posted February 7, 2018 Hi Brad, Sorry to hear of your troubles! Prayers on the way to you and your Wife! All the best Bob OCtoolguy, SCROLLSAW703 and stoney 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCROLLSAW703 Posted February 7, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2018 thank you for all the kind words & prayers! we appreciate it very much! stoney and OCtoolguy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam777 Posted February 7, 2018 Report Share Posted February 7, 2018 Brad, Sorry 2018 didn't start well for you. I hope the rest of the year makes up for it. Be patient. Where I come from we say 'God does not close a door without opening another" Have faith my friend. My wife and I will keep you in our prayers. Sam SCROLLSAW703, OCtoolguy and stoney 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted February 7, 2018 Report Share Posted February 7, 2018 Brad, I will be praying for both you and your bride. Let's hope the ordeal is over soon and you can resume your lifestyle. A little warm weather might help too. Ray SCROLLSAW703 and stoney 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Johnson Posted February 7, 2018 Report Share Posted February 7, 2018 My prayers are with you my friend. I kinda know where you're at. I had a big heart attack last spring with a lot of damage to the bottom left. Had one stint put in. I also have an aneurism in the stomach that needs operating on when my heart improves. I do my regular excersizing at the track meeting friends and making new ones. Laughter really helps and of course faith knowing you will come out of this with a more positive outlook. So again Brad my prayers are with you both. stoney and SCROLLSAW703 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerJay Posted February 7, 2018 Report Share Posted February 7, 2018 You have quite a team rooting for you - let me join the rest of your Scrolling Prayer Warriors in their prayers for a complete and speedy recovery for both yourself and your bride. Jay SCROLLSAW703 and stoney 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoney Posted February 7, 2018 Report Share Posted February 7, 2018 (edited) Man- o- man Brad so sorry to read about all your health issues! I sure hope you are on the mend. I hope you just take it real easy and get better real soon. I'll be keeping you and your bride in my thoughts. Edited February 7, 2018 by stoney SCROLLSAW703 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmmcrafts Posted February 7, 2018 Report Share Posted February 7, 2018 You and the bride sure gonna get some prayers from me.. Take it easy and let the body heal.. hopefully soon SCROLLSAW703 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrolling Steve Posted February 7, 2018 Report Share Posted February 7, 2018 Take care and get better quick ! SCROLLSAW703 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCROLLSAW703 Posted February 8, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2018 thank you all, SINCERELY, we really appreciate your prayers, friendship, & understanding. I can't begin to tell you how much it means to us!:):) This site is part of what has kept me goin'. I get on here to see what ever' body is up to, & light up a post with my country boy learnin' & experience now & then. The friendship here, & close brotherhood of sawyers that pull together when one of us is in need of support is one of the main reasons I stay here. Thank you again for all your thoughts & prayers. I'll keep you posted as things go along. God Bless & keep makin' sawdust! kmmcrafts, Phantom Scroller and stoney 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjweb Posted February 8, 2018 Report Share Posted February 8, 2018 Hang in there it will get better, I have been down that road with the heart and blood clot, they can do so much for you now a days, will keep you and your family in my prayers, RJ SCROLLSAW703 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted February 8, 2018 Report Share Posted February 8, 2018 Prayers going up. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. James 5:16 WayneMahler, amazingkevin and SCROLLSAW703 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Monk Posted February 8, 2018 Report Share Posted February 8, 2018 Hope you can get back on that Hawk soon. I'm sure you miss it. Wishing the best for you and your bride for the rest of the year. SCROLLSAW703 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodmaster1 Posted February 8, 2018 Report Share Posted February 8, 2018 Hang in there. I had a blood clot shot my heart and went to my lung 15 years ago. Once everything was cleared up I have had no problems since. Just yearly checkups and blood thinner forever. SCROLLSAW703 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted February 8, 2018 Report Share Posted February 8, 2018 18 hours ago, SCROLLSAW703 said: 5 weeks ago this coming thursday, I had two heart attacks & a lung embolism. They flew me out of here to a bigger hospital with a Cardiologist & all the fancy equipment to figure out what was going on. That's when they broke the news to my bride about the two heart attacks & my lungs. He said my lungs had 2 large blood clots in them, & a smaller one that was going to have to come out that day. The way the Cardiologist explained it to us was the left side of my heart & lungs were getting no oxygen what so ever. Basically, he said, I was slowly dieing. Those clots had to come out that day, no matter what! He said on top of the heart attacks, those are an emergency. So, 6:30 that evening, we were in the heart cath room to remove the blood clots. It goes without saying, it has been a rough 5 weeks. in & out of the hospital 3X, bad weather here, all that took a lot out of me. And my bride wound up with the flu, & has been tryin' to look after me. We have home health nurses comin' in for PT & meds. In the mean time, this bein' the only site I visit, I get on here & see what everybody is up to, as I'm not able to get back in my shop yet. I'd like to say I may sound a little out of sorts at times, but that's not any of you. That's the ol' truck driver in me. Thank you all for your friendship, & bein' here to just be friends. All I'm askin' is throw a prayer our way on occasion, & let me hang out when I can, & post now & then. I'll keep you posted as this goes along. Thank you again for the friendship & brotherhood! It has been part of what's keepin' me goin'! God bless & keep makin' sawdust! Your Hawk BM - 26, CW - 40 Hitachi, 16" Craftsman, are waiting for you! soon you'll smell diesel in the morning and get and start scrolling again.I hate down time ,seems like i have to relearn to scroll again.Prayers are on their way friend,You got close to the pearly gates but not that close.You just can't keep a diesel man down.Check in often ,Let us know the score and take it one day at a time.You'll get back in no time.Time to read up on your scroll saw magazines ,stock up a few more patterns and surf the web to relax.Keep coming back friend! SCROLLSAW703 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawson56 Posted February 8, 2018 Report Share Posted February 8, 2018 Brad,Truckers are a Tough Breed!! and Truckers Wives are even Tougher.You 2 are gonna be alright.A lot of prayers are going up for youand yours. SCROLLSAW703 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCROLLSAW703 Posted February 8, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2018 thank you for all the kind words & encouragement, gentlemen! We just take it a day at a time, & do what the Drs are tellin' us to do. We are on the mend, slowly. Mr. Lawson, you're right, my friend! Truck drivers are a tough breed, & our wives are tougher! I've been off the road 6 years this month due to my health. But the blood lives on in me forever! There ain't nothin' like the smell of diesel smoke for breakfast, brother! My bride & I have a strong bond! She has put up with a lot over the years of me bein' on the road most of our marriage. Storms, bad roads, on & on. She is my rock! I'll keep you all posted as things go. She just left to go for a ct scan on her kidneys. We are waiting on results from a recent ultra sound my cardiologist had done on my legs checkin' the arteries. Again, we sincerely appreciate all the kindness, friendship, & prayers. We sincerely appreciate them all! You guys keep me goin'! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blights69 Posted February 8, 2018 Report Share Posted February 8, 2018 Two heart attacks & a lung embolism and they thought you was in trouble from that they obviously did not know you and did not know you are also a trucker and have lots of support from the SSV , it will take a lot more than that to knock the wheels off your wagon my friend, Take it easy in the recovery phase there is plenty to look at on here until you are ready and the wife will recover from the flu also with no problem because the wife is the nut that keeps the wheels on the wagon SCROLLSAW703 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTTHECLOCKMAN Posted February 8, 2018 Report Share Posted February 8, 2018 Keep fighting and doing what the doctors say. I have recently been down the blood clot path in the lungs too. Not fun. Take one day at a time and rest. SCROLLSAW703 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCROLLSAW703 Posted February 8, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2018 you hit the nail on the head, Mr. blight! This is just a bump in the road for us. Man, I can't tell you all again how much all the support & prayers, kindness, & friendship you've all shown us! It means more than I can express to you all! This is, again, one of the many reasons this is the only scroll site I use! All of you have helped to keep my mind off the other things we've got goin' on. We sincerely appreciate all your support & prayers!!! danny 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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