Ten years ago today, I got up early in the morning and spent
some quality time on the treadmill, as my two toddlers slept upstairs.
Ten years ago today, I was scheduled to teach one of our
preschool classes at our homeschool co-op.
Ten years ago today, I dropped the two year old off at my
parents' house and picked up a friend's preschooler for the day's class.
Ten years ago today, I was getting materials together for
the class I was to teach.
Ten years ago today, I bent down to grab some items and lost
my breath.
Ten years ago today, I couldn't get my breath back.
Ten years ago today, a friend, with a critical care nursing
background, checked my pulse and recommended that I be taken to the emergency
room.
Ten years ago today, another friend volunteered to drive me
to the hospital.
Ten years ago today, they checked my oxygen levels in the
admitting area of the emergency room and took me back immediately.
Ten years ago today, as x-rays were taken and I was given
breathing treatments, I fully expected
to go home that afternoon.
Ten years ago today, they discovered three blood clots in my
left lung and immediately restricted me from any movement out of fear that one
could dislodge, possibly being fatal.
Ten years ago today, while I had known I was married to a
great guy, the curtain was completely pulled back to reveal the superhero that
I call mine.
Ten years ago today, I learned how truly blessed we are by
the many family members and friends in our life.
Ten years ago today, God's hand of protection was over me,
preventing any trouble until I was amidst those that could help me and care for
my children.
Ten years ago today, God showed me that I don't have the final
say over plans for my life.
Ten years ago today, my relationship with Jesus matured...moving
beyond one in which I only invested time into it when it was convenient, like a
casual friendship... to one where I fully rely on Him.
Thank you, Heavenly Father, for the last ten years and the
years to come.