Jet

Today, March 15, would have been my third "death" anniversary! But my friends, Janette and Dits (with his group) were able to bring me to Doctors Hospital on time. We were met by the ER doctor, Dr. Ray & staff outside (so they tell me since I was already unconscious). Janette knew Dr. Ray (Her "Abyan " in their fraternity/sorority) and he was notified of our arrival. He made a quick decision to intubate me. I woke up after about 2 hours because of the painful tube. Was placed in the ICU for the next 6 hours. The next morning, the consultant praised him for his decision. He said: "20 minutes late and you would have been brain dead or worse - DEAD." I checked out 24 hours later.

Three years ago…  but still, the memory is still fresh. I can imagine the feeling of "running after my own breath." I told Janette to pass by Dits place since his kids has a nebulizer (I was told later that the inhaler and the nebulizer has the same effect). My head was hurting. I remember praying to GOD, telling Him that I was not ready to die. Or if I die, I didn’t want to die in Janette’s car. We made it to Dits’ house… I ran to the house for the nebulizer… and then, I fainted. They told me I was already black and blue. Next thing I knew, I was trying to pull the tubes (it’s very painful). Was out for about 2-3 hours.

I went to mass today and had dinner in Olive Garden with one of my best friends, Jows. I was so conscious of the day, was really extra careful, BUT, I fell from the pavement of the restaurant’s door. No harm. My Metrocard fell from my bag and I laughed so hard at myself.

God works wonders. I believe and know He still has plans for me.

I’d like to share one of my favorite songs sang by the Bukas Palad Music Ministry, "I Hear My Name.."

Lord, I walked one cold night
And heard the wind call my name
I closed my ears, still I heard
The call of the wind from within

Lord, I’m weak and small
What can I do for You, my Lord
I fear to be called, to behold
Jerusalem awaiting me

Lord, I heard my name
And in shame I turned away
But I felt so cold to be far from my Lord
Far from You, my Lord

Lord, I hear my name
Now I go before You, my Lord
If it is Your will
Let it be, let it be
Let me be what You will
Let me do Your will

Thank you GOD for life, for my family, my friends and for your blessings always.

Glory Be to the Father and to the God and the Holy Spirit, As it was in the beginning is now and ever shall be world without end. Amen.