Sunday, December 30, 2018

Shocked

Last evening, for the first time ever, I was shocked by my ICD.  No warning at all, really.  My family and I were eating dinner and I started to feel "shaky" inside.  I decided to go to the bedroom to lay down for a bit but before I could I heard and felt a spark and a boom.  I also thought I saw a spark before my eyes.  It was definitely the most frightening experience I've ever had.  My husband and daughter took care of calling 911 and having me transported to Christ Hospital.  I learned that my heart rate was 190 and the defibrillator fired to bring me back to a normal rate.  I was back home just 4.5 hours later.  I am very thankful for technology, my family, Christ Hospital, and God for giving me more time with my family and friends.  As we begin 2019 in just two more days, I am excited to see what the future holds.  God is good...all the time!  

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