Tuesday, April 6, 2010

A piece of the family Tree

My mother in law was out walking last night at about 7:00 PM and suddenly fell to the sidewalk headfirst. You may ask what an 87 year old is doing walking the streets of Phoenix at that time of the evening. She was on her way to some friends' house to share in family home evening with them. A member of her church ward happened to be driving down the Street and saw her fall. He pulled over to see if she needed help. Another ward member saw her on the sidewalk and also stopped. They called the paramedics and got her down to the hospital. Then they called her bishop. He went to see my mother in law at the hospital, then called the facility where she lives. Not getting an answer on the phone he went over to her building and pounded on the door until someone let him in. He asked that a list of her medications be sent to the hospital, and then he called and notified us.
I am happy for the support systems that we have, for people who are willing to stop and help when they see someone in trouble, and for those who go the second mile.
We all need a support system. As they say--No one expects the Spanish inquisition. Or even a header on the sidewalk.
Today she will get a pacemaker and a CAT scan of the head, just to check that nothing is broken. Her heart was beating well, except that it stops and takes a pause now and then. Not a good thing if you don't want to pass out.
Life goes on, thanks to good friends, good family and caring acquaintances. And there is nothing like having brothers and sisters in the Gospel to back up the rest of us who aren't close by.
Thank you so many times.

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