I have often thought of a "Stint" as a "short-term" international mission. I have now experienced first hand a new "Stent." (they are pronounced the same.) On thursday afternoon I went to see a doctor because of a reoccuring problem. When walking uphill I began to experience a shortness of breath and chest pain. When I would stop and rest the pain would go away. I thought it had to do with congestion in my lungs, but within a few minutes with the doctor I learned I was wrong. Within the hour I was admitted to the hospital and had an appointment with a cardiologist. He scheduled a procedure for the next morning. By noon the doctors confirmed that an artery was blocked and I had a new "coronary stent" in place. I am grateful to God that all went well and that I had not had a "heart attack." There was no damage to my heart. By Saturday afternoon I was released from the hospital with a whole notebook full of instructions. I am feeling fine and after a walk uphill yesterday no shortness of breath and chest pain.
I am grateful to the doctors and their staff that cared for me, doctors Hudson, Reynolds, Schutz and McNeil. I am also grateful to the nursing staff and technicians at Avista Adventist Hospital. I am also grateful to my family and friends that were with me. Brenda returned from Mexico where she had been taking graduate classes on Saturday just about the same time I got home. Father's Day was a great time being with my children and our "adopted children." Thanks Rich Bledsoe, Don Wilcox and Eric Swanson for being at the hospital. Eric is always taking pictures.
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