Well, I never thought I would show a picture of my wife in her pajamas especially in the hospital, but this warrants making sure the story is correct. She had an eventful day. But she looks beautiful and I want everyone to see her.
I love this girl.
Our day on Tuesday October 9, 2012 started out kind of normal. Phone calls, workmen in the mission home, meetings to go to and things planned. Sister Nielson was busy as usual and at 10:00am she was talking with Brother Jarosz about the repairs going on in the mission home. She felt a little light headed but didn't say anything. About 11:00am, which is odd for me to be home, I went in the bedroom. She was laying down, which never happens, and I thought she had a headache. I soon realized she did not feel well and could tell by holding her hand that something was wrong. She was going into cardiac arrest. We called the Paramedics and when they arrived her heart beat was 260 per minute. They shocked her with a defibrillator. It saved her life. We headed to the Hospital and it was a miracle she is still with us. The Doctors told us she had Sudden Cardiac Arrest which is sometimes referred to as Sudden Cardiac Death because if a person does not receive immediate medical help, death will occur very quickly. Sudden Cardiac Death (SCD) is an unexpected death due to cardiac causes occurring in a short time period (generally within 1 hour of symptom onset). We had a few minutes to get her heart back working correctly and we were blessed. I emphasize that we were blessed. The Lord was watching over us. It was just a miracle.
Sister Nielson is doing fine. When the Paramedics shocked her heart instantly she came alive. She will be in the Hospital another week as they run tests. Nobody is more happy than me. She will make a full recovery and is going to be fine.
We have felt the power of prayer. We thank you dearly for caring about her. So many have called, emailed and sent messages of concern. She is doing great and we appreciate your outpouring of love and concern. She will continue to do many great things perhaps a little slower for the time being. You know Sister Nielson, she is a trooper and nothing gets her down. I am so very blessed. A very tender mercy from the Lord.
I am so grateful for this miracle. Although I have never met either of you, through this blog and emails from my missionary, I have come to love you both. The many, many lives you touch strengthen more people than you will ever know. The Fletcher's will be praying for a speedy and full recovery.
ReplyDeleteJudi, you look so good, I am so glad this post was put on the blog, so many friends in Vegas have been praying and so concerned for both of you. I heard you have interesting roommates too!! What an amazing experience, and a wonderful tender mercy extended to you! So grateful for both of you and that you are doing well.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the update! We have been saying lots of prayer for the both of you the last few days. The little ones will be excited to hear that the Kinder Egg sister is doing better!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the update. We are so happy to hear that Sister Nielson will be able to have a full recovery. You have both been in our prayers and we will continue to pray for a full recovery. May the Lord continue to bless you and your family. Thank you for the wonderful work you are doing in Poland and with our sons and daughters.
ReplyDeleteSister Nielson ! I love your beautiful smile !:)
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad to hear that everything is better right now ! thanks for update !
You are in my prayers ! Take care Stay beautiful ! I loove you !
_dorota musial
Thank you president for the updates. All of us here at byu have been keeping both of you in our prayers and thoughts. Thank you Sister Nielson for your dedication to the Lords work and for everything you do that goes unnoticed.
ReplyDeleteCameron Lundin
Sister Nielson we all love you. Please take care of yourself! Thank you Heavenly Father for the miracle! We all are praying for you and President Nielson.
ReplyDeleteThe Bokinskys
Nielsons, You are in our prayers all the way from the Philippines Cauayan Mission. We read your blog once in a while and were so shocked to read about Sister Nielson's scary experience. There is not doubt that the Lord was watching over you and your mission. We send our love and well wishes!
ReplyDeletePresident and Sister Carlos
Philippines Cauayan Mission
Hello President you don't know us but we know what happen from siste Pawlik.You and sister Nielson are in our prayers.
ReplyDeleteArtur & Anna Wieczniak
Our prayers are with you.
ReplyDeleteDoug & Julie Myler
Judi, we just heard today from Nate Broadhead. We are so glad to her that you will be okay. What a blessing and tender mercy indeed! We will keep you in our prayers. We love you and Stan and hope you get better soon.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Stevie and Alison Mitchell
Dear Nielson's,
ReplyDeleteI just got a call tonight telling me of Judi's health scare. I am so grateful that she is doing well now. I completely believe that you were blessed. I have seen how hard mission president's and their wives work and I want you to know how much I appreciate all you do for the Lord and his children. I hope you both continue to be healthy and and happy.
Love,
Karen Miller ( John sends his love and concern also).
Just heard about Judi Today from your darling daughter in law, Emily. Lots of prayers coming your way from the Swarts family. We love you both...and Judi you do do look beautiful....hospital can't change that!! Giant hugs....and prayers of thanks that Judi is ok and that recovery will be quick and comfortable.
ReplyDeleteDear sister Nielson,
ReplyDeleteI was shocked to hear about what happened but after listening the whole story it is so clear and wonderful how The Lord takes care of His children. We love you so much and are happy to hear you are doing well. Our prayers are with you and President Nielson. Sending my love from Brazil,
Cris Mastroianni