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Here's What Happened...

12/29/2014

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My cough got really bad, so much so that I had to see a pulmonologist.  He took X-rays of my lungs and then he had a difficult conversation with Laura and me.  He told us that my lungs were partially collapsed and full of fluid.  He told us I had only 10 days left to live! That was on the 3rd of December. 

He sent us home. We were expecting this news but not so soon. We were preparing for the worst because my cough had turned into pneumonia and that was the end of it.

My neurologist called me at home and told me to go to Providence for a bronchoscopy (deep lung suctioning with a camera involved for precision) meanwhile Laura called everyone in my family and told them the situation.  

Laura called her Mom who lives in Florida. My Mom, Dad, Sister and her family all flew in from Dallas to say goodbye. I was in the hospital for one day when they did the procedure.  It helped a little bit but fluid was still in my lungs.  They were expecting me to cough the rest out. On the third night, I was having routine coughing and breathing treatments to help me pass the rest of the junk out of my lungs. At approximately 3 am while having some upper throat suction done after a cough assisting treatment, I had a mucous block in my air way, otherwise known as an occlusion. I started suffocating and they had to perform another bronchoscopy on my lungs to save me. They almost lost me.  



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It was then that I heard a voice speaking to me. It was God. He said, "You will not die here. You will go home and they will know that I am God."

I survived. I did not die. I went home on the 9th of December. I slowly recovered. By the 15th of December, I was symptom free of pneumonia. 

Long story short. I had a wonderful Christmas with my family. I didn't need all those goodbyes because I am still here. There was a reason for me to come home. That reason is my message to you.

Man may have all the facts but only God has the truth. You can choose between facts or the truth.  Choose wisely!

He says, “Be still, and know that I am God."
Psalm 46:10

12 Comments
Chadd
12/29/2014 08:57:49 am

Thanks for the update. I'm glad you are doing better! God is good, all the time.

I've been wanting to find out your situation but I wasn't sure how to proceed. This is great news!

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Grace Tamayo
12/29/2014 08:57:53 am

Praise be The Lord! You are such a witness to God's love and promises. Thanks for sharing with the world your life, family and your amazing faith! God bless you, Akhil!

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Dawn Harris
12/29/2014 09:18:19 am

As always an inspiration I can remember in High School no matter what you were always happy and smiling. I am blessed to know you and call you friend

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Susan Smith
12/29/2014 10:00:59 am

I love the 2 pictures here. I appreciate you allowing me to witness your journey. You are courageous and faithful . Thank you.

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Carolyn McCord
12/29/2014 10:36:44 am

I didn't realize that you were so bad, but Iam glad that you are better now. Our God is wonderful, which you know.

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Melissa Kolb
12/29/2014 12:20:18 pm

Akhil, you are always an inspiration! You have come through such a dark hour & lived to share your praise about it! Blessings to you & your household!

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Henriette Provence
12/29/2014 12:39:43 pm

Thank you for sharing your story. It gives me courage for living in faith and for dealing with the inevitable. Blessings on your journey!

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Kristi
12/29/2014 12:51:04 pm

Thankful for you updated story. We know that He is God, and God is good.

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Susan Jones
12/29/2014 01:46:00 pm

Praise our loving Father! It sounds like He's just not finished with you yet Akhil and I am so happy for you, Laura, and the girls! We love you and will continue praying for God's will in your life!

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Linda Allen
12/29/2014 02:19:43 pm

And God said…..it is just not your time Akhil. Go home and witness…..and witness you did. You are such an inspiration to all of us. We were just talking with our daughter Stacy about you over the Christmas holidays. Love to you and your family and may God Bless You All. Linda & Jim Allen Please let us hear from you again.

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Valerie Lavely
12/30/2014 07:13:19 am

I'm still praying that God would be glorified in your total restoration. The prayers of a righteous man availeth much and we are clothed in His Righteousness. I'm texting Judy to pray with me - she's reading about healing these days! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

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Mara Silvera
1/2/2015 12:20:26 pm

Akhil, thank you for your testimony. It makes me cry to read your words. I will continue praying to keep you and your family together for as long as possible. Your are an inspiration. Thank you. Please say hi to all of your beautiful girls!

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