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hattie
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# Posted: 30 Dec 2015 12:12pm
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Happy Birthday to my husband Bob who turns 4 today!!!
As some of you remember, 4 years ago Bob died in our driveway while shovelling snow. His heart stopped due to a sudden cardiac arrest. But for our home defibrillator and the Grace of God who provided me with some level-headed neighbours, Bob would not be here today. It took two shocks to make his heart start beating again.
Cherish and enjoy what is dear to you and always be thankful for what you have. If you own a fairly remote small cabin, make sure you have it well stocked with medical supplies. Home defibrillators are very expensive (I think I paid about $1,500 for ours) but if it saves even one life you will be so glad you had it. I am! It took the ambulance 45 minutes to reach us and Bob would never have survived such a long wait.
Another tip all should remember (stop rolling your eyes GaryO cuz I'm like a broken record) is to always, ALWAYS wait an hour after eating before doing anything strenuous.
Happy Birthday Bob!!
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Wilbour
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# Posted: 30 Dec 2015 12:15pm
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Happy Birthday Bob! 
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bobrok
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# Posted: 30 Dec 2015 01:28pm
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+1
Happy Birthday
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FishHog
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# Posted: 30 Dec 2015 01:35pm
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wow, scary story. But a good lesson.
Glad to be able to wish Bob a happy 4th, Bday.
FishHog
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silverwaterlady
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# Posted: 30 Dec 2015 02:19pm
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Happy Birthday Bob!
Hattie,can you share with us the brand of defibrillator that saved your DH life?
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AK Seabee
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# Posted: 30 Dec 2015 02:28pm
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Happy Birthday Bob
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Steve_S
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# Posted: 30 Dec 2015 05:28pm
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Happy 4th Bob, may you have many more !
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naturelover66
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# Posted: 30 Dec 2015 05:43pm
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I remember. Seems like yesterday. So glad he survived. I coded too due to a heart attack at 42. !. We r lucky. Life is good. And so are defibrilators. Happy new year to u and Bob!!!
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hattie
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# Posted: 30 Dec 2015 05:50pm
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Quoting: silverwaterlady Hattie,can you share with us the brand of defibrillator that saved your DH life?
The defibrillator we have is a Philips Heartstart Defibrillator. It is an amazing machine. It begins talking to you as soon as you lift off the pads. The machine walks you through what to do.
Philips is a great company. When they heard of the ordeal, they sent us replacement pads and a new battery for free. They then invited us to their office in the States and presented us with a brand new defibrillator. It was fancier than ours as it had training pads and children's pads. Since we already have one, we donated it to the local Highway Search and Rescue who had one on their "wish list".
We purchased our defibrillator online, but someone told me that Costco sells them now.
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hattie
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# Posted: 30 Dec 2015 05:56pm
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Quoting: naturelover66 I coded too due to a heart attack at 42.
I am so glad they were able to bring you back naturelover66!!
Thank you to everyone who posted, for all the kind wishes.
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OutdoorFanatic
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# Posted: 30 Dec 2015 06:59pm
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Thats the hard way of being, "Born Again" Bob.
Congrats on your 4th Bday. Only 17 more years and you will be able to have an adult beverage. 
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manny
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# Posted: 30 Dec 2015 08:22pm
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happy birthday & a happy new year.
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hattie
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# Posted: 30 Dec 2015 08:30pm
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Quoting: OutdoorFanatic Congrats on your 4th Bday. Only 17 more years and you will be able to have an adult beverage.
HAHAHAHAHAHA.....I told Bob and he said only 15 more years in B.C. Canada.
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neb
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# Posted: 30 Dec 2015 08:43pm
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Happy Birthday Bob and we all have a lot to be thankful for.
[quote=naturelover66] I coded too due to a heart attack at 42. !. We r lucky. Life is good. And so are defibrilators.
Sorry to hear that but everything must have turned out for the best, That is great!
Happy New Year and health is really something we shouldn't take for granted.
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turkeyhunter
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# Posted: 30 Dec 2015 09:08pm
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Happy Birthday Bob!!!! I too remember this as well ...seems like it was only a couple years ago ...wow time fly's!!!! Glad he is doing well!!!
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pizzadude
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# Posted: 30 Dec 2015 09:40pm
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Grace of God is right hattie, nicely put
Happy birthday Bob!
Cheers for more years🍷🎂
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Salty Craig
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# Posted: 30 Dec 2015 09:46pm
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Sounds like Bobs in good hands. Happy birthday
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hattie
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# Posted: 31 Dec 2015 01:13am
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What a great group of people you all are!!! Wishing everyone here a happy and very healthy 2016!!!
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Gary O
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# Posted: 31 Dec 2015 02:16am
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oh yes they are
You take good care of that little tyke, now
cheers to the new year!
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Steve_S
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# Posted: 31 Dec 2015 06:46am
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Quoting: hattie Since we already have one, we donated it to the local Highway Search and Rescue who had one on their "wish list".
Making that donation will likely save someone else, now THAT is a Gift worth Giving !
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