Last week was an interesting week for me. Monday the 19th, I was supposed to have knee replacement surgery. Saturday afternoon I sat on my deck talking to God, you know, checking to make sure I should go through with this surgery. Since the cortisone injections, my knee was actually better, but I knew once the medicine wore off, I would be in pain again. So I asked God to show me if I wasn’t supposed to have the surgery.
Be careful what you ask God to do.
Sunday morning pain in my jaw and left shoulder woke me at 5:10 a.m. and my chest felt like it had a band around it. Indigestion, I said and took my stomach pill. Ten minutes later I decided to take my blood pressure. 214/108. Hmm. Maybe I did something wrong. I took it again. Nope. Same thing. Decided to call a friend and try a different blood pressure monitor.
When I got the same reading on the new monitor, my friend suggested we go to the ER.
“But if I go to the ER, I can’t have my surgery!” I wail.
But we went. And the surgery was canceled. A heart cath showed no blockages or even any sign of plaque. So I’m wearing a monitor for two weeks to try and get to the bottom of what happen. My doctor believes I had an attack of A-fib where the top of the heart beats out of sync with the bottom of the heart. I’ve had these in the past, only this time it was much worse. But I’m feeling better, even spent 30 minutes on the elliptical this afternoon.
Several people have wondered if God couldn’t have told me a little less dramatically, but I quickly say, no, He knew me and how hard it would be to get my attention. 🙂
Now for last week’s Mystery Question:
A man walked in the door of a police station and came to the counter. Why was the man arrested?
- He had on no clothes.
- When the sergeant asked if someone could help him, he said, “Yes, I want you to give me a breathalyzer”. It seems he arrived home and his wife accused him of being drunk. He told her he was not drunk and he would prove it to her so he wanted to be given a breathalyzer so he could prove it to her. The policeman asked him how he got there and he said he drove and pointed at his car parked outside. The test was administered and he failed. He was charged with driving under the influence, spent the night in jail, received a huge fine and his driver’s license was suspended for a year.
- He explained he was lost and could someone direct him to the nearest barn so he could rent a stable for his horse. The sergeant, not believing him, followed the man outside, where sure enough, a horse stood tied to a parking meter. A horse he’d stolen.
- He claimed someone had hit his car and left the scene. When the officer ran the tag and title, he discovered the car had been stolen five years ago. The criminal had had the car so long, he forgot where he’d gotten it.
The answer is….#2.
And now on to this week’s Mystery Question:
The police made a sweep and arrested a group of young men. Was it because:
- A fraternity made a raid on a sorority house and stole certain unmentionables. Even though they were able to conceal their identities, they couldn’t leave well enough alone. The men, with their faces concealed, posted photos on Instagram holding their prizes. And in the background was a sign with the name of the fraternity and was all the police needed to round up the criminals.
- Five brothers backed a four-wheel drive pickup through the plate glass window of a closed pawned shop, jumped out and hooked a chain to the safe. Then they shot forward, taking the safe with them. Once they had the safe loaded in the bed of the truck, they sped away, their license plate in full view. The police almost beat them to their home.
- A group of criminals were stealing and shooting at people with Airsoft guns. They then uploaded the video to YouTube, complete with full credits…with their real names. Whoops! They also titled their video with the location. Needless to say, the police had little trouble identifying the perpetrators.
- Four men raided a tractor supply store and stole a case of Yeti tumblers. Two days later they put the entire case of tumblers on Craig’s List with an address where they could be seen. The police who regularly search Craig’s List for stolen items quickly made the arrest.
So, which one is it, Mystery Solvers? A $5 Amazon card to one randomly chosen person who leaves a comment. Tweet about the blog and I’ll put your name in twice.
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I like them all but I’ll choose #4. The Yeti tumblers on Craig’s List.
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Looks like the Yeti coolers are on a roll, Paula. We’ll see next week!
I love these. Each time they’re so crazy almost all could be true. This time I’m also choosing #4, the Yeti tumblers. And I’m glad your last week is over and you are doing better!
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Thanks, Dee! I went back to exercising yesterday. 🙂
Oh Pat!! I hadn’t heard. So thankful you are doing better and the tests revealed nothing major at this point. Nope, knowing our God, He knew that was the exact way to get your attention. You are an inspiration!!
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Thanks, Rhonda. I’m feeling better. And you know me, too. lol
Wow, a scary way to get your knee surgery question answered. Praying both knee and BP don’t give you any more trouble!
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When I asked God that, I really didn’t think He’d answer that way. Not sure how I thought He’d answer…
Thanks for stopping by. How is Jeb? Praying he is improving every day!
They are all such good possibilities but since everyone so far has chosen #4, I will be different and choose #1. Isn’t it stange the way God works. So glad they didn’t find anything with the heart.
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You sound like me, Stella. 😉 It always amazes me the way God works! Thanks for stopping by.
My choice is #1.
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We’ll see, Edward, we’ll see. Thanks for stopping by!
I’m going with number 4, Patricia. I’m thankful that your health is improving! Is pretty amazing the way God works.
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Yes, Jerusha, it is pretty amazing! And another one for #4. Check back next week.
Oh, and I tweeted. 🙂
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And I’ll put your name in 2 times!
Wow! God works in his own interesting way! Praying you get better.
My pick will be #3 the paintball story.
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I’m already feeling better, Jennifer and thanks for tweeting. I’ll put you in 2 times.
Thank you!:)
I tweeted!
I think it’s the frat boys!
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I wonder why you think that, Sherry? 🙂 We’ll see next week.
Oh. My. Golly-Gosh! I didn’t read past YOUR part of this post. I stopped to write this: Just think about what would have/could have happened if you’d had the surgery. Yes, you probably wouldn’t be here. Oh, Pat! How scary. I’m thrilled that you went to ER and got to the bottom of your heart issues. I will pray that your knee pain never returns and your heart issues are resolved for good. Now I’ll go back and read the rest of this post. Stay well. Michelle
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Thanks, Michelle! I am feeling better but won’t see the doctor until the 13th. Hopefully I won’t have to take any meds and he’ll just want to watch me. In my dreams. lol
#3
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Now # 3 has two votes! Thanks for stopping by, Sharon.