My oldest stepson just turned 52 on July 31 and yesterday he collapsed while doing yardwork at his house in Kankakee, Illinois, and hit his head on the pavement. Paramedics intubated him and then he was airlifted to Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet, where he underwent emergency brain surgery for about six hours and is in critical condition.
The poor kid has had a lifetime of chronic health problems, which have worsened a lot since he was forced to take an early disability retirement a few years ago and his insurance hit the lifetime cap before ACA took effect.
I’m pretty much an atheist, but my kids still believe, especially in the power of prayer, so to those so inclined, I thank you.