tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24929884.post3866507670824739072..comments2023-10-30T07:58:22.635-07:00Comments on Life of John: A Close CallJohnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05911613601178058779noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24929884.post-22164829687611846172008-10-18T13:34:00.000-07:002008-10-18T13:34:00.000-07:00Just now reading this, I know I am late. Wanted to...Just now reading this, I know I am late. Wanted to say I am glad you are ok. <BR/><BR/>I know a lot of people panic in situations like that. I am sorry your dad paniced but its very easy to do. <BR/><BR/>My sister is like that, but I am the exact opposite for some reason, I jump right into "fix it" mode when something is going wrong with Emma. Once the problem is over, I am a nervous crying wreck but I make it through the situation first. <BR/><BR/>Your story sounds like a nightmare, I can't imagine how that must have felt to you, and I am thankful you are ok.LJRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00136796552019973479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24929884.post-7970461648806886432008-10-18T07:34:00.000-07:002008-10-18T07:34:00.000-07:00Hey JohnWow man that was a really scary story. Tha...Hey John<BR/><BR/>Wow man that was a really scary story. Thanks for sharing it, I know it was not an easy one to tell, especially since your dad isn't shown in the best light... But you know better than I do, how much he loves you and only wants what is best for you... Please give your parents my best.<BR/><BR/>Cheers,<BR/><BR/>--LanceLance Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08711788050323647117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24929884.post-25204002188543434712008-10-15T21:01:00.000-07:002008-10-15T21:01:00.000-07:00Hi John,Nice to meet you my name is Lisa and I res...Hi John,<BR/><BR/>Nice to meet you my name is Lisa and I reside in Canada, our boy fraternal twin has a trach and I find your blog very interesting to hear your view points with regards to your medical issues. As I write with how I feel regarding my son's issues and what our life is like.<BR/>Thank-you for the insight John,<BR/><BR/>Warmest Regards,<BR/>LisaLisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10200374261640349644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24929884.post-79616066373853725592008-10-14T04:32:00.000-07:002008-10-14T04:32:00.000-07:00What a close call you had! Sometimes it's the sim...What a close call you had! Sometimes it's the simplest things that separate us from life and death.<BR/><BR/>It never amazes me how many times I have to educate doctors or nurses regarding my disability (quadriplegia), I love it when they say squeeze my hand.<BR/><BR/>I really enjoy reading your blog and if you don't mind I will add you to my blog roll.Greg (Accessible Hunter)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14284270514731142757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24929884.post-22468807653268760952008-10-05T09:38:00.000-07:002008-10-05T09:38:00.000-07:00I'm glad you are all right John! I know how frust...I'm glad you are all right John! I know how frustrating it is when the circuit becomes disconnected and I know exactly where it is but can't talk and tell them where it is. Thankfully I can still breathe on my own, although its getting harder everyday, but breathing thru the disconnected tubing is hard. If they can't find it they can plug my trach so I can talk. <BR/><BR/>Lately I've been more anxious about my breathing, and your story frightens me. I have little faith in most of my caregivers that they'd be able to act without my help in an emergency. It's hard to confront people who "think" they know everything.<BR/><BR/>I hope you are feeling better, and stay safe!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24929884.post-29695990533039051782008-10-04T22:13:00.000-07:002008-10-04T22:13:00.000-07:00Wow. I'm glad you made it. And I'm glad you told t...Wow. I'm glad you made it. And I'm glad you told the story because I think this is a common experience for many of us. Just recently I've started trying to talk to my nurses and family members about panic in hopes that explicitly mentioning some key things to do when panic hits will be helpful.<BR/><BR/>I know that emergency personnel, military, etc., train by inducing panic and then teaching what to do when the mind is clouded with adrenalin. I'm not sure how to be that effective in training my help without going through a situation like you have. But I'm working on it too.Kay Olsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04944108413520042042noreply@blogger.com