This morning I came into work like any other day. Getting ready to take on the world. I start checking my messages at the office, then happen to noticed a "missed call" from my mother.
It was kinda strange because it was still relatively early in the morning. Since mom just retired from 25 years of working at the VA hospital. She not getting up to early. So I was kinda surprised, because the call came from her cell phone.
I returned the call, and it was strange voice on the other end.
I said, "Hello, is this Angie" Then lady so no is Lisa from Kaiser emergency room in Fontana. I started to panic.
The lady said in calm voice, that my mom was rushed to hospital ER, because her personal doctor wanted thought she may be having a heart attack.
I rushed to the hospital and had a brief but serious thought, what If I am losing my mom? I haven’t had a chance to say goodbye or say " I love you!’
I was scared, as I walk into the hospital.
I am happy to report, Mom is doing good. Her blood pressure had skyrocket and she started getting chest pains. They got her blood pressure under control and everything else came up normal.
For me it was a scary day, but also a day to remember to say, "I love you!" to the ones you love everyday.
Your friend,
Carlos Samaniego
Hey buddy,
I am so sorry to hear about your mother, but happy that she is okay.
Great lesson there. Sometimes we don’t appreciate the ones we love as much as we should when they’re around.
Experiences like this also give you perspective on why we’re striving to be successful in the first place.
To take care of the ones we love.
Looking forward to your future posts.
James D. Lee