A birthday cake (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
Some birthday surprises are so sweet, so wonderful, they are the cake and the candles all in one. Like my reefing friends letting me know they ordered a new bluetooth for me, to replace the one Little Dumb Dog ate.
Some birthday surprises are more like the dirty plate that was tucked behind the couch and forgotten, discovered after the residual icing has hardened, with a fuzzy layer of mold connecting it to a cushion. Husband gave me a perfect card this morning, beautiful and encouraging without being sappy, funny comments that make sense to us penned in. Then he told me he was having chest pains, radiating down his left arm with intermittent lightheadedness thrown in.
For the record, I will be voting for the New York politician who declares parade paths that block the way to several major hospitals are henceforth banned and illegal.
So, Mrs Fringe spent her 40,001st birthday in the emergency room with Husband. He’s still there, being admitted; I had to come home to take care of Flower Child, who had been left with my in-laws. Damn these laws of science, that don’t allow me to literally be in two places at once.
Galt School of Nursing Practical Training (Photo credit: Galt Museum & Archives on The Commons)
I am not a doctor, nor do I play one on tv, but I have a lot of experience sitting in ERs, ICUs, CICUs, PICUs, and EMUs. So, based on prior experiences, preliminary tests, symptoms, medical history, conversation with the ER doc, and hours spent watching House, I predict a cardiac catheterization and subsequent stent (angioplasty), followed by amazing recovery. Have I ever mentioned Husband’s lineage traces directly to Superman? It’s true, both Husband and Father-In-Law are walking miracles. Truth, even the surgeons say so, and most surgeons I’ve come across are happy to take credit for the Resurrection.
This sucks. Could be much worse, but it still sucks. I HATED leaving Husband by himself. Doctors and hospitals are often wonderful and appreciated. I’m as comfortable in them as a non-medical professional can be(provided I’m not the patient). I can even tell you which roach coaches parked in front have the best coffee for several of the “biggest” hospitals. But they’re still scary.
Life happens. Every day, good and bad, life happens. If you’ve become a Fringie follower, lurker, or even stumbled across this while googling how to trim the fringe on the blanket you’ve been crocheting, feel free to join me in sending some good thoughts into the universe for Husband, a prayer, and maybe, once Flower Child is in bed and I’m drinking my fiftieth cup of tea, a heartfelt “FUCK!”
A mug of tea (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
mrsfringe 
Sending massive vibes of healing for Husband, and wishing him a speedy recovery. So sorry for the added stress on what should be your special day. *hugs*
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Thanks, k. ❤
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This was an amazing post- feeling lots of angst for you now. Best wishes and prayers for healing for your hubby.
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Thank you, Tasha ❤
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My thoughts and prayers are with you and your husband…Hang in there. (hugs)
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Thank you diana!
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🙂
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<3<3 You stay strong Mrs. F
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(((Richie))) ❤ thank you!
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Oh I’m so sorry!!! 😦 I’m sending good thoughts, lots of hope, plenty of bad words and a coffee just the way you like it your way. I so wish I could take Flower Child so you could go stay with Husband. I hope he remains true to his superman lineage and all turns out well very, very soon. I’ll be thinking of you. ❤
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Thank you so much. It’s a new day, no crisis phone calls during the night, morning coffee in hand, so I’m hoping all will go smoothly from here. ❤
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Very relieved to see this! Hoping for another quiet night.
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Oh god what a nightmare.. Get well soon Mr F. Stop trying to hog the limelight…
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LOL! Thank you 🙂 It’s a crazy life, for sure.
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Oh, my sweet friend! I am so sorry! Hubby, you & Flower Child are all in my prayers. You can always message me with updated things to pray for. Hope your tea has you out like a light. He is in the best place he can be for the night. Praying for God’s peace that passes understanding & praising Him that it was just symptoms & not a full blown attack. Also praying for wisdom as they decide what needs to be done from here. Know that you are loved dearly!
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((((((Hugs)))))) Thanks Momma Sue, I know your plate is already more than full. I appreciate those prayers and the love, I’ll be in touch. ❤
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Best wishes and goodest vibes going out
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As the grand-daughter of a man described as medical miracle by his doctors (out lived 3 pace-makers, only had 15% of his heart left working, was given 2 years lived 8) you have all my hopes and prayers. May your husband continue to be a medical superman.
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