On Monday afternoon, Rhonda and Liz accompanied Phil and the team down to the cardiology lab for the angiogram procedure.
As they entered the waiting room, they noticed an elderly woman and gentleman. Rhonda thought to herself, that's probably going to be me in 20 years. After they were in their seats for a few minutes, they struck up a conversation with the pair, with each explaining what brought them to the hospital. After hearing Rhonda's story and providing comforting words, the woman shared her story.
The patient was her husband and they were from Mount Vernon, about 70 miles north of Tyler. The gentleman sitting next to her was her brother. Her husband has had six bypass surgeries over the years. He's also had other related surgery and now wears a pacemaker. He had come in today for some routine tests as a follow-up to his cardio care and apparantly flat-lined during the office visit. "They had to use the paddles on him twice!", she exclaimed.
Just then, her cell phone rings.
"Hellooo. Oh, hey Melba! [pause] Well, we're still at the hospital in Tyler. [pause] No, we're both in our wheel chairs, so Elmer (the brother) drove us down. He pulled right up to the door, we didn't even have to park in the lot! [pause] What's that? [pause] Well, he flat-lined today. [pause] Yea-yea, they had to use the paddles. [pause] Oh no, I think we'll be out of here in about an hour. [pause] Yes, he's coming home and wants to stop by the Cracker Barrel on the way. And who's gonna die first? ME! Yes, uh huh. Uh-huh. Well, OK. Love you too, honey. Byyye."
You just gotta love East Texas folk. Another blessing - a little comedic relief in an otherwise very stressful day.
That is pretty funny. I am sure Phil will enjoy that one.
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