I Survived
Viewing comments for Chapter 6 "Fighting Back"A book for people to share stories of survival.
25 total reviews
Comment from Cecilia A Heiskary
Hi Rhonda,
It's very nice to meet you. I was a newbie when Wayne had his stroke, but I saw all the beautiful poems that these other great writers were doing for you two.
Your story is very well written. God gives us miracles all the time and I'm glad he blessed you two in the way that he did. Great story and I'm glad Wayne is back to his old self.
Cecilia
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Hi Rhonda,
It's very nice to meet you. I was a newbie when Wayne had his stroke, but I saw all the beautiful poems that these other great writers were doing for you two.
Your story is very well written. God gives us miracles all the time and I'm glad he blessed you two in the way that he did. Great story and I'm glad Wayne is back to his old self.
Cecilia
Comment Written 13-Nov-2024
Comment from Ric Myworld
Miracles do happen and I'm so thankful for Wayne, you, and the family that God saw fit to answer prayers and see you all through these trying time. I'm glad Wayne is up walk and talking and joking, and hopefully he'll good as new before long. Them good-ole tough farm boys are hard to keep down. Thanks for sharing.
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Miracles do happen and I'm so thankful for Wayne, you, and the family that God saw fit to answer prayers and see you all through these trying time. I'm glad Wayne is up walk and talking and joking, and hopefully he'll good as new before long. Them good-ole tough farm boys are hard to keep down. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 13-Nov-2024
Comment from karenina
There are a million little miracles happening all around us every day and how many of us even realize it? This incredible turn of events with Wayne's stroke from near vent-dependent to thrashing like a wild bull (in the best possible way)--is indeed everything all of us could pray for and I am so pleased you've updated us and (as I am reviewing this on Tuesday) --I imagine he is on his way home right now--if not settled in at home!)
SO many things aligned to get him the medical attention he needed, and I've shared the story of the downloaded app with a lot of people since you shared that with us!
Congratulations on a new lease on life for Wayne! Prayer is very powerful and Wayne is a fine example of that!
Karenina
reply by the author on 13-Nov-2024
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There are a million little miracles happening all around us every day and how many of us even realize it? This incredible turn of events with Wayne's stroke from near vent-dependent to thrashing like a wild bull (in the best possible way)--is indeed everything all of us could pray for and I am so pleased you've updated us and (as I am reviewing this on Tuesday) --I imagine he is on his way home right now--if not settled in at home!)
SO many things aligned to get him the medical attention he needed, and I've shared the story of the downloaded app with a lot of people since you shared that with us!
Congratulations on a new lease on life for Wayne! Prayer is very powerful and Wayne is a fine example of that!
Karenina
Comment Written 12-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 13-Nov-2024
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Thank you for the lovely review, Karenina! You're right on the miracles constantly around us, and how most go unnoticed, but, sometimes, God just show's off. This was one of those times, and I've got my husband back!
Yes, he's in and settled. Still a bit disoriented, wobbly and has a massive headache, but it will all pass away.
I'm glad you've share about the Ap. I know people feel it invades their privacy, but that's outweighed by a life being saved.
Hugs,
Rhonda
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I am so relieved and grateful that Wayne continues to make progress Rhonda. Prayers are continuing!
Comment from Tim Margetts
What a heartwarming story of resilience in the face of adversity. I was a registered nurse for many years so I am very aware of the complications a stroke can cause.
I wish you and your husband a full recovery for him and a long and healthy time together
Tim
reply by the author on 13-Nov-2024
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What a heartwarming story of resilience in the face of adversity. I was a registered nurse for many years so I am very aware of the complications a stroke can cause.
I wish you and your husband a full recovery for him and a long and healthy time together
Tim
Comment Written 12-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 13-Nov-2024
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Hi Tim,
Thank you for weighing in on this story!! I was hoping people from our medical community would. Wayne is well aware of the bullet he dodged. There were people in his rehab facility who experienced a less severe stroke, but who had lost their mobility. Many weren't even trying to get better. They had accepted their new situation. Wayne is still fighting, and as he's still under the one month umbrella of the stroke still resolving, he's resolute on getting as much mobility as he can.
Thank you, again, Tim.
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My thoughts and prayers are with you both :)
Comment from joann r romei
This was wonderful, I am so happy to hear that he is fine and was not left in a debilitated state, these things are common and very scary. He was very lucky.
reply by the author on 13-Nov-2024
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This was wonderful, I am so happy to hear that he is fine and was not left in a debilitated state, these things are common and very scary. He was very lucky.
Comment Written 11-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 13-Nov-2024
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Hi Joann,
Thank you for blessing this chapter with six stars. Wayne and I are so very thankful for the miracle we received. It was, and is, a reminder of just how human we are and how important each moment is.
Take care,
Rhonda
Comment from Jacob1395
I am so pleased to hear that your husband has made a recovery, Rhonda. I was keeping you in my thoughts and prayers so I am so glad to see that they have been answered. Thank you for sharing this update.
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2024
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I am so pleased to hear that your husband has made a recovery, Rhonda. I was keeping you in my thoughts and prayers so I am so glad to see that they have been answered. Thank you for sharing this update.
Comment Written 11-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2024
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Thank you so much, Jacob. It's been quite a journey, but it has a better outcome than many others have had.
I've enjoyed reading your chapters, lol. Great diversion!
Take care,
Rhonda
Comment from nomi338
May the heavenly hosts and all on Earth who care, raise a shout of joyful praise. Once more the God of life has bestowed the gift of life upon one deserving of enjoying the continuance of life. You, your entire fame and host of friends deserve to enjoy this wondrous miracle. May God be eternally blessed for his mercy.
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2024
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May the heavenly hosts and all on Earth who care, raise a shout of joyful praise. Once more the God of life has bestowed the gift of life upon one deserving of enjoying the continuance of life. You, your entire fame and host of friends deserve to enjoy this wondrous miracle. May God be eternally blessed for his mercy.
Comment Written 11-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2024
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Thank you so much, Nolan, for this marvelous review, and for the six stars!
For Wayne, he's been given a second chance. He's been a smoker most of his life. He's been without it 13 days tomorrow. If he's smart, he'll continue the trend.
Hugs,
Rhonda
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One of the blessings from God that I enjoy is his mercy when it comes to my poor use of grammar and spelling
Comment from Esther Brown
Praise be to God! I am so thankful for this miracle. It makes nonsense of all the fuss and bother right now in our country. God knew you needed Wayne a bit longer. God is on His throne and ruler over all. Survived is misspelled but a six anyways. Thanks for sharing. Esther
reply by the author on 13-Nov-2024
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Praise be to God! I am so thankful for this miracle. It makes nonsense of all the fuss and bother right now in our country. God knew you needed Wayne a bit longer. God is on His throne and ruler over all. Survived is misspelled but a six anyways. Thanks for sharing. Esther
Comment Written 10-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 13-Nov-2024
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Hi Esther,
Thank you so much for the beautiful six stars!! Sorry it's taken so long to get back. You can fully imagine how hectic these last few days have been.
God, definitely, gets the praise of this one. I don't care who a person is, whether they believe it's all coincidence he's gotten well, or that it is a God Thing, they have to admit it's beyond rare. I'm glad to be a part of the group that knows Who is responsible for the God Bless,
Rhonda
Comment from Robert Zimmerman
Hello Rhonda
I have read your accounts and many of the other submissions regarding Wayne. I am very happy to hear how he is doing. From your description it sounds as though he wants to get back in a hurry and that appears to be his nature. One of the greatest elements to survival is the will to survive. You and your family want him to survive, and he wants him to survive. There is little news that could be better than that. I am very pleased to hear of his progress. You have done an excellent job with your writing and your clear descriptions.
God bless you, and God bless Wayne,
Robert
reply by the author on 13-Nov-2024
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Hello Rhonda
I have read your accounts and many of the other submissions regarding Wayne. I am very happy to hear how he is doing. From your description it sounds as though he wants to get back in a hurry and that appears to be his nature. One of the greatest elements to survival is the will to survive. You and your family want him to survive, and he wants him to survive. There is little news that could be better than that. I am very pleased to hear of his progress. You have done an excellent job with your writing and your clear descriptions.
God bless you, and God bless Wayne,
Robert
Comment Written 10-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 13-Nov-2024
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Hi Robert,
Thank you so much for the heartfelt and intuitive review, my friend. His nature is to be a fighter. He's had debilitating RA for the greater part of his life, and yet he walks and runs a farm. Fighting back is all he knows how to do. But, between you and me, there were times when I heard his prognosis that I doubted he could fight back from this. I'm just grateful he did.
Thank you for the blessings,
Rhonda
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You are very welcome, Rhonda.
Comment from Carol Hillebrenner
Normal isn't always what it was before, but it sounds like a rather great normal. Thursday our 37-year-old son called that he had gone into the emergency room because he had fainted and came too with a terrific headache. By seven o'clock he was in the heart unit. By ten o'clock the next morning he had a stint installed on a blocked blood vein in his heart. Fortunately, his girlfriend is an RN, so we knew his constant phone calls made sense. I think you are very fortunate with your husband. God does listen, even when it seems too desperate to be a miracle.
reply by the author on 13-Nov-2024
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Normal isn't always what it was before, but it sounds like a rather great normal. Thursday our 37-year-old son called that he had gone into the emergency room because he had fainted and came too with a terrific headache. By seven o'clock he was in the heart unit. By ten o'clock the next morning he had a stint installed on a blocked blood vein in his heart. Fortunately, his girlfriend is an RN, so we knew his constant phone calls made sense. I think you are very fortunate with your husband. God does listen, even when it seems too desperate to be a miracle.
Comment Written 10-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 13-Nov-2024
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Oh wow, Carol, it sounds like you and your son have experienced that same miracle. And at 37 years old. Who would have thought that's why we as feeling so bad? Good instincts to go in and get it checked out. You're right, God does listen, and He speaks. Sometimes, we actually listen to Him, and then the miracle can happen.
Hugs,
Rhonda