Thanks to first responders: life saved

 

September 23, 2020



The evening of August 22nd I saw my beloved partner Sam stricken with cardiac arrest. Thankfully, training from years ago spun me into action and I began chest compressions immediately while calling 911.

Minutes later help burst through the door from Fire District 13, then La Conner Fire Department and then two paramedics from Mount Vernon. A compliment of ten folks attended to Sam for a harrowing 45 minutes of defibrillation and CPR. Finally his heart began beating!

After fighting his way through a hospital-induced hypothermic coma, and several days in the ICU at Providence Hospital, Sam is home, continuing to surpass all expectations for his recovery. This morning he is playing with the dog on our deck.

The message I hope to send with this is:

• Miracles do happen!

• Community is something that happens when the goal is clear!

• We can sleep soundly at night knowing that there are first responders who have their skills polished and boots and suspenders at the ready when we call for help.

• If you don’t know CPR, please get trained. The doctors have told us that the first minutes are critical to success.

I can’t thank the ten men and women who came to our aid enough, (but I will keep trying!). Several have come by or called to see how Sam is doing and they are celebrating his miracle just like we are. I am so happy to be living in La Conner!

With gratitude,

Maggie Wilder

La Conner

 

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