My expensive buddy Steve Thompson had a foul time final night time. He was rushed in the course of the night to Mount Sinai in Miami to find out the reason for his drawback.
Steve, Cindy and I have been to fulfill at The Grand at 4 for Completely happy Hour. I used to be there on time. Steve and Cindy by no means confirmed. Instantly there have been ambulance and different emergency sirens. They might be heard loud and clear within the bar.
I had a foul feeling in my intestine. Steve? He’s on in his years and has his issues. He has handed out 3-4 occasions this previous 12 months. By no means recognized. He treats with the Vets facility in Orlando.
As he parked the automotive on Duval close to The Grand, he had one other.
I went out. That they had Steve on a stretcher. He was out chilly. He was being positioned in an ambulance.
I completed my chew to eat and headed as much as the Key West Hospital. I used to be involved. Knew he was going through a few hours of testing within the emergency room. Additionally knew they’d not let me in to see him since I used to be not household. I used to be right. The emergency room employees wouldn’t get phrase to Cindy I used to be there both. I used to be advised I ought to join together with her by cellphone. Downside was I didn’t have her quantity. Solely, Steve’s. And nobody was answering his telephone.
No large deal. I used to be solely there for ethical assist. Assumed Cindy for some motive would possibly stroll into the emergency room ready room.
I waited 1 and 1/2 hours after which left. Everybody sick. Coughing, sneezing and I don’t know what. Others seemed like they have been able to die.
I’m afraid of sickness since my coronary heart issues earlier this 12 months. I admit it. I’m paranoid. I couldn’t keep. Needed to get out of there. Didn’t need to get sick!
I used to be sporting a face masks. I carry one within the automotive for rare wanted use. The ready room was a type of occasions.
About 10, Cindy telephoned. Steve was sleeping. They shot him up. He was having bursts of being uncontrolled and combating everybody. They thought his drawback was neurological. They have been sending him to Mount Sinai in Miami by ambulance as quickly as Cindy was prepared.
Cindy was on the best way dwelling through cab to get some issues. Their automotive nonetheless parked on Duval. I advised her I’d drive her again to the hospital. It turned a midnight journey. Cindy was involved, however underneath management. I obtained dwelling someday after midnight.
I’ll hold you updated as I study extra.
For the time being, I’m drained. I’m usually in mattress by 9 and asleep by 9:30. Final night time, additionally. Cindy’s name woke me and naturally I dressed for the midnight run to the hospital. I’m drained for the time being. Exhausted. Now not accustomed to late hours.
Steve is in the very best place. I do know from my coronary heart expertise. They are going to determine what’s incorrect with him and repair him up.
My weblog is brief this morning. For apparent causes. I’ve to maneuver. Neurophysiotherapy at 9. Don’t need to miss it. It’s serving to.
Say a quiet prayer for Steve. The older I get, the extra I come to imagine in this stuff.
Take pleasure in your day!