🏥 BRAIN MRI | PANICKING IN THE MACHINE 😱 (7.16.18)
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- Опубліковано 16 лип 2018
- Mary had an MRI of her brain & started to panic in the machine!
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It all worked out in the end. There were definitely some crusty, dried tears on my face when they pulled me out of that long tube, but alas, I did t! What did YOU conquer today?
aw Mary when i was first dignosed with a seizure disorder i had my blood drawn every week and i think that was when i began to develope the fear of needles. i can not pin point what exact fear when it comes to needles but i will do anything to get away. l i am okay when they swab me with the wipe but as soon as i see the needle i get that fight or flight reaction.
I conquered my Fibromyalgia flair up today!
The Frey Life folding all the laundry
WAY too loud for Olllie.
The Frey Life going for a run despite feeling repulsive. Wooo!
Did it bug anyone else when the lady was talking to Oliver while he was working?
serena collier you could just totally see it in their face, like “he’s working...please stop....”
serena collier i think a lot of people do not readily recognize service animals. At least, she was very respectful and asked if she could pet him. When Mary said he was working she seemed confused but respected them.
I think it was more odd to talk to the dog of 2 people who are clearly talking to a camera or phone.... just the humans were not available so say hi and move on.
I really think there should be more awareness when it comes to service animals. I’ve seen it so many times myself. People are just not educated when it comes to the subject. It’s good that Mary told her so she will know for the next time.
Looks like y’all had a rough day. Hope you got some rest. Mary, hope you are having a headache free day! 💗
It bugged me too! It could cause Ollie to miss a clue. But Peter and Mary handled it very well!
I am 13. I have 8 brain MRIs in the past 3 weeks and each half been 2-2.5 hours each. Mine have all been at Children's, so they give you goggles to watch a movie which helps, but the thing that help me calm is kinda listening to the banging and the rhythm or I sleep. Worse comes to worse I watch the movie. Glad your better now Mary! ♡
Every time I have to do an MRI my doctor will give me an anti anxiety medication! It doesn’t take all the fear and anxiety away but it definitely helps way calm me down.
Hailey, do they give you Valium? How much? I'm freaked out about taking the Valium, I hate that feeling of being drugged, but from what I hear of MRIs, I guess I have no choice.
I took Ativan and I still panicked. I would definitely need Valium next time.
@@JudeJuBeast last time I had an MRI about 8 years ago I ended up having a seizure inside the scanner. I've had several cat scans and MRI's in the past but never had this problem until that one time.
I had an MRI, and it scared the ever-living crud out of me! I cried and asked them to stop! I had to breathe, pray, and meditate! It’s ok to freak out! ❤️ Glad it over!!
jf2006 mckin They are scary!
I closed my eyes and prayed the entire time.
I didn’t even think about it,
Fight or flight is a totally different part of the brain than logical thought and reason, which makes sense why you thought it would be okay but a different part of your brain panicked. So sorry you had that experience.
oh mary! i totally understand what you went through. I've had a head MRI and it is so scary!! Glad you got yourself through it
I live in fear of having an MRI. I'm very claustrophobic!
I didn't have to have the contrast but I have had a taste in my mouth when they put me to sleep for my wisdom teeth! it tasted like Garlic!
Tons of people taste the contrast when it is put in! Contrast, antibiotics, saline, etc....anything that goes into an IV, a lot of people can taste it!
Kimmie Kins 👍
@@kellycannon9796 My opthamologist wanted contrast dye used and I didn't want it.
That feeling, of your logical brain fighting your thoughts and giving you huge physical reations.... That is what a lot of people with anxiety disorders (PTSD, GAD, OCD etc) have, even when there is no outer stimulus to cause it. So I totally know what you mean when you say you knew you were fine... But you definitely weren't fine. It's never fun, but you made it through. Proud of you!
I had the same feeling when I had an mri. Glad you were able to finish.
I can't do MRIs... I have this weird form of epilepsy/vertigo and I have seizures because of the lights and sounds. The last MRI I thought I was going to die. My breathing was intense and I was crying. Next time they said they will have to give me medicine to sedate me. I'm so sorry Mary! ♡
Rachel A....:(
I get you. Those seizure MRIs are the worst.
I hate MRIs. Have you ever had upright MRI done? I switched to those and I still get anxious but it is more doable. I don't know if that would change any for seizures though cause there is still the sounds.
No but she should have realized that Mary and Peter were doing something and should have left.
It's totally irresponsible for a professional to ignore sterile procedure. I'm glad you got through it okay, Mary. I'm glad Ollie got through it too.
it would have been really hard for me not to say something to them. I would EXPECT them to know how to do sterile procedure.
you would think.
If they don't know how to do the sterile procedure correctly they need to either bring a nurse in or do a standard iv.
just reading this gives me anxiety!
I love you guys! Peter is so supportive! When you told him to help because of the blood he stopped what he was doing and helped her!!
Hello Mary and Peter when l woke up this morning l found your MRI video. Can l say something to you, l have had two infected ports which ended up six week stint in the hospital. It's more than OK to say to health professionals to wash their hands and to be careful. They are not the ones to suffer the consequences of a mistake. I also had a major panic attack inside an MRI machine, well done Mary you are fantastic!
Ann Gabriel 👍
I have found health professionals who don’t want to be told that and All I do is cross my fingers that nothing goes wrong. Not everyone are receptive unfortunately 🙁
A MRI is one thing, it's the cage on your head that makes me feel 😲.
Exactly. 4 other MRIs and smooth sailing...the head cage triggered something.
I am currently a medical student in my clinical years. I love watching your videos! Seeing you go through MRIs and other tests, reminds me of how tests we consider "simple" or "routine" can be a lot more for patients! It is good to have this perspective! Thank you!
I'm not claustrophobic, but when I had an MRI without the cage I had to talk myself through it and I kept my eyes closed. I even prayed.
I'm glad you made it through.
Maybe invest in some ear protection for Ollie so this doesn’t happen again! There’s some great types out there specially built to protect dogs hearing!
Faith Haillee its great that the protection exists but if it has any metal in it then it wouldnt be allowed in to the room with an MRI.
thats a great point! even though ive had many MRIs I forget about the metal thing everytime
Faith Haillee yeah its very serious. I personally cant have MRIs because i have shrapnel in my brain and skull so it would kill me. They definitely check for any little piece of metal beforehand and rightfully so.
Sanela B absolutely! I don’t wear much jewelry and I always wear the hospital gowns so I usually don’t even think about it past the usual ‘implanted devices’ questions
I also don’t know if pet microchips have metal in them, but if they do that would be a problem.
I'm only half way through this video but I feel like y'all are sharing SO much in this with us that I haven't necessarily seen before - like the way you were handling that lady asking about O (WHILE videoing!), and handling medical people when they aren't handling your medical stuff exactly how you'd like. Sometimes I feel like there's such a balance in handling those things well but as a Christian still doing them with kindness and grace and sometimes it just doesn't or can't come across that way. It's one of the things I've watched and learned from y'all and I thank you for sharing your life so those of us living with a disease can have a living video biography to learn from!
@freyliving just wanted to compliment you on the way you handled the sweet lady interacting with Ollie. It was pure Grace. You were Awesome.
You are really brave Mary. Stay strong & sending gentle hugs all the way from Kent UK x ❤🙏😊😊
I totally understand what you went through Mary. I too had a MRI on my brain today (for migraines as well)! I know how claustrophobic it can be, especially with that cage over your head. I’m sorry you panicked but glad you pushed through and make it through. Do what you think you can’t do!
So glad you got through your MRI!!! As a Multiple Sclerosis patient I can appreciate the head MRI... glad you got through it hoping you get answers and a good care plan...
I've been in one... And I've cried.... Because of pain... My back and neck hurt a lot...because of Chari Malformation (CM-1). Its hard. Sending hugs and prayers! Love you guys.
I have Chiari Malformation type 7 which also includes severe scoliosis, for which I had surgery for both.
I had no idea you know sign language! I'm studying to be an interpreter so I get really excited when other people know sign.
Olivia Klein I love sign language. I've been trying to get into the song class for like 2 years it and it hasn't worked but I'm set to take it this fall and I am STOKED!!
I know a bit of sign
Great job on getting through the MRI! You are a conqueror!
It’s a huge accomplishment to make it through a brain MRI. I just had to have one about a week and a half ago! I’m glad they gave me ear plugs! I also had to close my eyes but if it had of been any longer, I would have had to ask for a sedative! You did so good! You both are such an inspiration!
That's exactly what living with chronic anxiety is like. No matter how much you tell yourself you're fine and that you're safe, your body just overrides that and goes into full-on panic mode for no reason.
This comment is not intended to be rude AT ALL; I'm just wondering, what clues could Ollie miss if someone pet him (besides the fact that it must be pretty annoying people petting him all the time...) I mean, he's a mobility service dog, she has a dexcom, and they were sitting ! 🤔
Also, the dexcom can fail and Ollie can alert to blood sugar.
It's important to be consistent with not letting people pet service dogs. Maybe in this certain situation it wouldn't have caused problems, but you don't want to let people get comfortable with distracting them. A distracted service dog could miss a seizure, blood sugar problem, or something else that requires immediate attention. You don't want people to think it's always okay to pet a service dog. Plus, the dog needs to be used to ignoring other people when in public, in order to keep up with good access skills.
It's also a infection Risk as you don't know what grem/ bugs that person has/ has come in contact with especially at a hospital xx
I always wondered about that too. But, I guess I understand. Dogs love attention and getting pet. So, they might just think about getting attention when out and about and not doing their job instead. In their little dog mind, it's who's going to pet me next thought. lol
Amy Gn service dogs get distracted by petting and it is just protocol not to pet service dogs.
So glad you made it through.... Prayers for answers
Peter why didn't you ask the nurse to put on gloves? I remind doctors and nurses to wash their hands if I see they haven't wash their hands between patients when dealing with my daughter sometimes they just forget I haven't ever experienced any one being annoyed by me reminding them!
Ann marie White i was thinking the same thing, sometimes they just are so busy and maybe are at tge end of their12 hr shift and are just exhausted.
Oh also I love out Peter is so supportive its great to see my husband is the same way its good to see men do that in this day and age!
My fiance has a SCI and we are always having to pay attention to any medical procedures he has done to ensure they are being properly sterile. It's so scary!! The worst for us is when we travel. The assistance we receive at the airport, in terms of switching to an aisle chair, is always terrifying for me. People try to help WAY too much and end up making him nearly fall out of his chair or miss the transfer. It's really nice to have people to relate to with these sorts of troubles! Thanks for sharing your life with us.
I have had like 4 MRIs on my lumbar spine and my whole body has to go in the tube I related to this soooo much. I go in to the office just fine and the minute I get into the tube I start to panic. Thinking about it makes me want to cry. I’m so glad you got through it Mary!
Oh Mary 😢 I’ve had a panic attack in an MRI of my brain/spine. The more I told myself I was fine, the more I panicked. I have to be put under in order to get through it. I’m glad it worked out in the end.
You did great!!!!! The same thing happened to me!!! MRIs can be very scary! They now have open MRIs but I don't know if that was an option for you. Be proud of yourself!
Donna Divis - open MRI is best. Some people can do very well inside of them but some don't but even with the open MRI I freaked out a little because the metal thing comes down and is right in your face. Proud of Mary
She had an open one. But, I’ve had an open one and you can’t really tell it’s open once it’s over your head! I freaked out just like Mary!
Kimberly Early - I know what you mean.
Donna Divis Yep, open and upright!
@@nicktheveganchick the problem is, I found an open upright MRI & my doctor refuses to let me do it, he says you don't get good enough images :( I would've done so much better if I'd been able to do 1 of those instead of the closed lay down type!
I’m the same way Mary.very claustrophobic.glad you got thru it
I’ve had 5 brain MRIs & it defo is strange how once you start to panic it escalates. Massive hugs, Mary. It’s okay to be scared. It happens even when we’re not suspecting it. ♥️
I have Multiple Sclerosis and get brain, thoracic and cervical MRIs with and without contrast every 5 months to track progression. I totally understand the “freak out sessions” I now need to have diazepam during it to even make it through. If it was 5-10 mins I would be fine. But 3 hours and I’m done- hysterically crying for no real reason. I know our situations aren’t exactly the same, but I do understand the panic sessions that can ensue with MRIs and wow that panic is real!
Mary and Peter are so cute together. It warms my heart! ❤
It's called a panic attack. I have moments where my anxiety gets too overwhelming and i have a panic attack, just like yours.
I conquered chemo again, but I have been at it for ten months I am a bit of a pro by this point. Then again I was a pro at MRIs until I wasn't. The brain is a strange thing it can make you feel all sorts of weird things. But congrats on pulling through Mary, I knew you could!
Hey I know you! :* (your channel anyway)
I had an MRI a couple weeks ago, and I completely freaked out the entire time! I understand everything that went through your head! I am sorry that you had to go through that!
I'm so sorry you had a rough time. I thought of you yesterday and said a little prayer that everything would go smoothly. I'm glad Peter was able to be in there with you during the MRI. I pray that you get the answers you need with the MRI. BTW... the fact that you did it with no calming medicine is way better than I can do. I will not attempt to have one without something to calm me.
Oh yes Mary your not the only one! Those MRI are very hard for me to. I cried having mine feel claustrophobic! I think that's the worst part of health care is getting all these test done. I know we need them but some are just awful.
Mary you were so brave, I only had to have one of my knee so I only had to go into the machine up to my hips, my head was completely outside. Great job! Love that you have a poodle for a service dog, we have 5 standard poodles in my family along with 3 smaller ones! Poodles are the best!!
Been there done that and man that was so intense- frightening but I knew I needed this test ! Glad you got thru it !!
When I have had MRI's done, (4) I just try to focus on my breathing. In and out in and out, lol. But there are times when my mind wonders to "I need out" or "It's to close to my face" it's hard to re-direct your mind some times. I'm so glad your okay. And thank you both for your openness to your lifes.
I so understand. I had an absolute panic attack and I pushed the button to no avail. I was in severe pain and they finally came in to tell me only one minute and 30 seconds left. I was hysterical by the time they got me out of the MRI machine. Since that time I have had meltdowns almost daily. I wish I had been better informed.
Mary, you did great. Well done on getting through one of life's challenges.
I had to laugh when the woman kept talking about/to Oliver xD. No matter what we're doing, people have to interrupt! Lol
Good job Mary!
I am so proud of you for getting through that ordeal! Most of my life I have been battling this monster! It’s the “fight or flight” mode that kicks in during stress when generally your senses tell you that you’re okay but your body doesn’t wanna listen. Your body reacts like a lion just walked into the room even if your brain knows it didn’t. You should be proud of yourself because you talked or thought your way through it. Next time you have to have an MRI done the doctor on call can give you an “Ativan” sublingual that works in a couple minutes and lasts for about 2 hours. The worst thing is that you’ll sleep it off. I think that by now you should be pretty well back to your normal self. I know that it feels like you’ve lost your mind and everything wrong is about to happen but remember that the lion is NOT there. No IFS, ANDs or BUTS!
All three of you did spectacularly! Whew! And Oliver at the end was so funny when he gave that “Don’t you dare put that camera in my face after this crazy day!” look 😂
Wtg mary!! 💪 I know they are not fun and I hate contrast esp for ct scans! Both have downsides for sure but u got through it! Prayers for speedy results and that the Drs can help you find relief from This!! 💜🙏
I would absolutely love to know which harness that is!!! I am looking for standard poodle fitting mobility harness and like what i just saw on your boy!
You help me get through being so sick from the contrast after my MRI. Watching your blogs after distracted me how how I was feeling.
Mary I completely understand how you feel I am highly claustrophobic when it comes to MRI’s told myself I’m fine and have had to stop and come out several time. You were a champ and got it done...praying they find out what’s causing the headaches 🙏🏼
I always look forward to your smile! Sweet ol' Ollie boy.... Too precious.
Thumbs up to you Mary with the MRI test, yay, you did it, so proud of you!! I had one last week of my head and brain to see if they can figure out why I feel lightheaded and dizzy at times. And I know the exact feeling, and I just kept telling myself, all is good, it’s my brain playing games haha! Peter, I’m so glad you were able to be with Mary during the MRI, you’re always so comforting. Love and hugs to the 3 of you, see you tomorrow!
It happened to my during a surgery in my mouth. I was awake, they put this thing in me to cover my face and body to not get dirty with blood, and it covered my eyes. I was ok! But then, they started doing the surgery, and I was in anesthesia, but still awake, and I couldn't move because it could make something bad happens, and they pushed my lips up and it covered my nose, and I have to breathe with my mouth, and this is something that I hate, I get anxious. I had to scratch my belly during all the surgery to try to stay calm and don't move. It was 11 days ago and I still have the marks. I was not cool, but I am glad that everything went well, I'm going back to my dentist on thurday, but my grandmother (she was working in my surgery with my cousin, who was the surgeon lol) saw it a few days ago and she said that everything was perfect and clean, so at the end it was worth it (but my belly is still hurting a little bit 😂).
Making these procedures while awake is really difficult, but at the end it is worth it!
I can relate to this! I had to have a head MRI and a heart MRI. I had to use everything I could to stay in there. I visualized, I counted, I sang in my head, and I even cried. I am glad you made it. My prayers are that they find what they need to find.
I had a brain mri before I get very nervous when I have to go in for the one
that feeling of being fine and the suddenly not is my life living with anxiety and panic disorder, its very tough and I completely understand how you felt
Peter is such a good husband!! When Mary asked him to help her he was on the ball!
Your tears made me tear up too! I sobbed the entire way to my last MRI because the fear was so real! I started to feel a little better about an hour in when I could finally hear the worship music playing. I made my gratitude list during it too! Ha!
Praying your whole experience is worth it and that they are able to find some clearer solutions for your headaches!
I have another nerve block coming up on Thursday and having a needle in my spine isnt my most favorite thing. Will you join me in praying against that fear monster as well?!
I totally understand Mary, I can only do an open or Halo type MRI. The noise is unbearable at times too. I’m so proud of you three sticking it out together❤️
Mary is such a trooper getting through that MRI! and I would have freaked out at the nurse not caring about what she was doing while handling a PORT!
The first time I had an MRI I kept my eyes closed, and my brain told me that I was in a tunnel and I went around a corner and I’m thinking to myself where are they taking me. Haha
I am a mature, well medically educated woman, yet I can't cope with an MRI machine. I have had 4 procedures now. The first one was quite traumatic for me , discovering I was claustrophobic. The following 3 were all heavily medicated as I was not up to doing it any other way. Huge kudos to you for getting through it. xx
I'm so proud of you Mary. The MRI machine is scary enough without having to go in head first and without something around your head.
One thing that helped me a TON when I had brain MRIs was that the tech told me how many minutes or seconds each stage of the scan would last. I could then focus on counting down the seconds in my head, and I could tell myself that I only had to make it through the next "X" number of seconds.
Your're a trooper Mary! I had an MRI in january and eventhough i'm not claustrophobic i got really scared of the loud noises and the feeling of being trapped in a spaceshuttle somewhere in the universe.....alone. but- i made it 😂
"Brains are Crazy Things." Sounds like a tee-shirt quote! :-)
My Brain MRIs were the scariest, but I kept repeating Philippians 4:13. I was scared, but God got me through
Glad you made it through. There are ear protection devices for dogs. You may want to check them out.
Congrats on successful MRI. I remember having one and thinking about pressing the button to get out but then thinking it would keep stopping and restarting. The really tricky part not being told not to move but that was due my leg shaking badly (involuntary).
I don’t know how I missed this episode, but it popped up this morning. I had an MRI of my neck and shoulders yesterday. I thought I was fine, but no. As you mentioned, your brain does crazy tricks. I had that helmet thing on also, and had to talk to myself the whole time, pray, and sing praise songs in my head. Definitely an experience in controlling my thoughts!!
Mary, I'm really sorry you were so uncomfortable during the MRI...I must be "weird" as I've had numerous MRI scans of my brain & always think that loud rhythmic "clanking" of the huge magnets sound kind of reassuring... *: )*
poppykok5 I wish I could get to that place, how did you get there & feel the noises to be reassuring, they're going to scare the crap outta me!
So glad you are done
You rocked that MRI, Mary!! Due to my severe generalized anxiety, I need to have an MRI of my spine to prepare for possible spinal fusion surgery - and will need sedation. :/ but ya do what you gotta do as you know! :)
I've felt that panic in MIR- last time I did deep breathing & it upset the pictures! You did it anyway!
Love you guys. MRI's are the worst. I was having one done many years ago and had forgotten there was underwire sewn into my shirt. Nobody told me what to do in an emergency so when I realized I just laid there expecting to be cut in half at any moment. Talk about mental torture! But I survived. Our dog had her eyeball rupture and needed emergency surgery 2 months ago. They sent it home with us so we could get it tested.😨 Seeing you eat that fruit hit a little close to home.😨 My son had stiches from a recent gash he got while longboarding. My sister and I removed them ourselves tonight. It was a success! XO
Mary, you are so not alone in your unexpected claustrophobia experience! I work in radiology in the same hospital system where I’m guessing you got your MRI done, and more times than not, patients will say they are not claustrophobic or they are claustrophobic, but don’t think the MRI will be a problem. People’s experience of claustrophobia can be different with different scanners or just depending on the moment. And even the same hospital may have multiple different scanners, so it is so hard to know. I feel so bad when that happens because I think the feeling of being claustrophobic unexpectedly is somehow worse, than when you know it’s going to happen. I’m sorry you had to go through that!
I can’t speak to your specific situation, but in the general we try not to take patients out of the scanner during the scan if at all possible, because depending on the protocol ordered, that could mean having to repeat certain scan sequences, because some sequences need to be acquired in the same position and if they take you out and put you back in, you most likely won’t be in the same position. And then repeating sequences means more time in the scanner. Again, without knowing the specific scan protocol you had, I don’t know if this was the case, but typically the techs will encourage people to remain in the machine as long as possible, so as to minimize the overall time you have to be in there and minimize your overall discomfort. However, at the same time we want people to know they are not trapped and they can always come out if they need to.
I hope you don’t need anymore MRI’s anytime soon and I’m so glad they were able to watch over Ollie for you, so Peter could stay with you.
I hope you enjoyed your food, it looked good and you certainly deserved it after a stressful day 🧡
I’ve had tons of MRI’s due to Neurofibromas, I actually get a set next week of my brain and spine at the spine center! It’s odd but I love them, I love the enclosed feature, it actually makes me feel more safe.
You can get meds to calm you down before these procedures. No need to panic. Everyone loves Ollie don't they? You did good Peter for being a good lookout on the sterile situation.
Glenda Ruff the way those meds make me feel MAKES me panic. Lol. They don't work for everyone. And actual sedation is an added risk for Mary.
Y'all handled the lady talking to Oliver so well. Y'all were so respectful whereas some people are so rude. God bless yall💕
you are truly one of the strongest woman i've ever seen. i don't know how you do it but it's truly increadible and so inspiring
I fall asleep in the MRI tubes now I've had so many done over the years... It freaked the nurse out the last time I had one done she said that no one had ever fell asleep in it before on her... LOL
Bobby Baldeagle same here, I find them relaxing and comforting. Odd, but I imagine them as a thunder storm (which I love) and I love small places. But I’ve had dozens of them since I was a few months old
Good job😇
Great job, Mary!! You may have panicked, but they were able to complete the MRI scan. 👍🏼🤗❤️
Congrats on getting through the MRI!
Hey Mary, I've had MRIs. I'm claustrophobic. I've been able to get through them by realizing I could inch worm my way out of the machine if I had too. The creepy cage thing is the worst. Once I realized I could turn my head and get out of it if I wanted to, I felt better. Anyway, that's what helps me get through an MRI.
I have panicked in a MRI machine before because now I am claustrophobic and the tech belittled me saying I thought you were a pro at this and laughed. If I wasn't so sick I would've said something probably but he made me angry and feel worse than I already did.
Some of the things we go through, is ridiculous. I am so glad that you got through it, and are going to be finding out what is going on.
Mary, your experience with the head MRI is exactly what happened to me ! I thought I’d be fine , just another mri , I went without my husband. Let’s just say it took some time for me to be able to calm down enough to drive home. I have asthma, but can’t even begin to imagine what that would feel like with CF. You poor dear!
Ugh I had to fast forward through the description of the mri. They are torture for us on earth. Next time I need to be sedated. Good job Ollie and Mary :)
I’ve had MANY MRI’s done in my 36 years of life. I’ve got scoliosis, arthritis and severe asthma. First time I ever had one was when I wasn’t even a year old. I used to have to take a Benadryl to calm myself down. But now I’ve gotten to the point where I fall asleep in the tube.
I know you guys aren't ones to be contrarians at all or be seen as "difficult", but it could be a good idea to contact the patient advocate line or similar dept to share your experience with the port line. I know Mary walked out okay, but it's possible that nurse needs a refresher in her training if she's gotten lazy with it. God may've kept Mary safe today, but you could be the one who saves others' lives, and He may be counting on you to help ensure that for them. Couldn't hurt to at least consider it for yourselves, knowing it could save someone else.
Bless your heart!❤️ Rough day! Some victories though! PTL! Praying you slept well after that long day! 🛏