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TRUCK Driver Saves PREGNANT Woman. Then Says, This Can’t Be True, After Seeing The News –
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This cop stops a man who looks like his dead son. Seconds later, he sees something shocking on the man’s dashboard.
Officer Ernest had spent years patrolling the same streets, seeing the same faces, and experiencing the same routine. It was a job he loved, but ever since his son, Irvin, died in Iraq serving his country, each day felt heavier than the last.
One day, he sat in his patrol car, scanning the quiet road like he had done for years. It was a typical morning, the kind that passed without incident. As he was lost in thought, Officer Ernest noticed a truck approaching from the opposite direction. At first, it was just another vehicle among the many he saw daily, but as it drew closer, something about the driver’s face struck him…Click Here To Continue Reading>> …Click Here To Continue Reading>>
Ernest squinted as he tried to get a better look at the driver. As he did, his heart began to race. The man behind the wheel looked astonishingly familiar—too familiar. Ernest racked his mind as he tried to place the face. The resemblance was indeed chilling. It was as if he were looking at his own dead son, Irvin. The shock of it hit Officer Ernest like a lightning bolt.
The back of the truck had a military bumper sticker. The whole thing was uncanny, and without a second thought, Officer Ernest started his patrol car and drove towards the truck.
The driver of the truck was William Jazwinski, and he was enjoying a peaceful morning drive. Driving had always been relieving for him, especially since he began his recent PTSD rehabilitation program. The open road gave him a sense of freedom and calm that he desperately needed.
As he drove along the familiar route, he noticed the flashing lights of a police car in his rearview mirror. William became confused. He checked his speedometer as he ran through the morning’s events in his head. He hadn’t been speeding, and he hadn’t missed any stop signs, so there wasn’t any reason for him to be pulled over. But William had to comply with the authorities, so he reluctantly pulled over to the side of the road and waited.
He watched in his side mirror as the police car, with flashing lights, came to a stop behind him. A few moments later, a police officer in his 60s got out of the car and started walking towards his truck.
When Officer Ernest got out of his patrol car, his heart was pounding. As he approached the truck, he found himself slowing down. He was trying to catch his breath and steady his thoughts, but the closer he got to the driver, the more certain he became of the resemblance. He walked up to the driver’s side window, and then he stopped short. His mouth fell open in shock. The young man sitting in the driver’s seat looked almost exactly like his late son.
William could see the look of shock and disbelief on the officer’s face. The cop was just standing there, staring at him with his mouth wide open as if he had seen a ghost. This troubled William. He tried to get the officer’s attention by asking if everything was all right, but the man just stood there as if he were frozen in place.
Finally, after what felt like an eternity, the officer seemed to snap out of his trance. He shook his head as if to clear it, and as he realized he had been staring, he blinked a few times and took a deep breath to compose himself.
“Good morning,” Officer Ernest replied in a shaky voice. “I’m sorry. I just thought you were someone else for a moment.”
William was puzzled by the officer’s behavior. He asked the officer if he had done something wrong to be pulled over. The officer, who still appeared a bit dazed, only shook his head. William had done nothing wrong. Instead, the officer mentioned that he had seen the military bumper sticker on William’s truck. He had just pulled him over because he wanted to thank him for his service.
That was when the officer added something that made William very surprised. He told William that he reminded him of his military son. William instantly relaxed. He thanked the officer for his words of appreciation. He was happy to have served his country.
Noticing some tears in the officer’s eyes, William asked the officer if his son had served as well. Ernest sadly nodded. He confirmed that his son had served in Iraq but sadly did not make it home.
William felt sympathy for the old man. In a gentle voice, he told the officer that he had also served in Iraq as a heavy-wheeled vehicle operator. After getting back from Iraq, he had done a 15-month service at Fort Benning, Georgia, before leaving the Army.
Officer Ernest seemed to find some comfort in William’s words, and he began to relax a bit. With a mix of pride and pain in his eyes, he talked about how his son had been very proud to serve. It was just sad that it had cost him his life, he whispered in a trembling voice.
As William sat in his truck, he watched as the cop’s expression changed from a professional demeanor to a more personal and vulnerable one. There was something in the way Officer Ernest looked at him; it was like he felt both pain and longing. It wasn’t long before Ernest began to share his sad story, and William was happy to listen.
Officer Ernest’s face seemed to brighten up at first as he began to talk about his son’s early life. Irvin had been a bright and spirited boy as a child, full of potential and promise. From a young age, he had shown a natural curiosity and eagerness to learn. He was the pride of Ernest’s life in a world where he had few joys.
While Irvin had grown up in a loving home, it had more than its fair share of challenges. Ernest’s job as a police officer demanded long hours, and the pay was never enough compensation for the amount of time he worked. The rising costs of living added financial strain to the family, leading to frequent arguments between Ernest and his wife, Sarah. Their once-strong relationship began to shake under the weight of these pressures.
By the time Irvin was 17 years old, he had grown tired of the constant bickering at home. While he loved both his parents dearly, the tension between them made staying home unbearable. So, with the desire to find an escape and a sense of purpose, Irvin made a decision that would change all their lives forever. Without even discussing it with his parents, he signed up for the Army right after his high school graduation.
When Irvin announced this decision, it was a shock to both Ernest and Sarah. At first, they were horrified. The thought of their son potentially going off to war, especially given the volatile situation in the Middle East, scared them to the core. However, Irvin was determined. He wanted to make something of himself and serve his country while escaping the constant arguments at home.
After Irvin returned from basic training and later from his first tour unharmed, Ernest’s fear began to give way to cautious pride. The cop was very proud of his son’s bravery and dedication. He began to see Irvin as the embodiment of values he held dear—the values of honor, duty, and service.
However, Sarah remained very fearful. She could not shake the worry that her only son might be taken from her. When Irvin returned from his first tour, she pleaded with him not to return to Iraq. She begged him to go to college or consider a safer career path. But Irvin’s mind was made up. He believed in what he was doing and felt a strong sense of responsibility toward his fellow soldiers. Despite his mother’s pleas, Irvin persisted and went for two more tours. He loved his mother, but duty called. His main consolation from home was that his father was proud of him.
It was during the third tour that tragedy struck. Unfortunately, Irvin was killed in action in Iraq, and the news devastated the family. Ernest remembered the day they received that fateful knock on the door. The sight of the uniformed officers nearly stopped their hearts, as the family knew they came to deliver the worst news a parent could hear. The world seemed to collapse around the family at that moment. Sarah’s worst fears had come true, and the pain was almost too much to bear.
The loss of Irvin tore the family apart. Sarah and their daughter, Lizzie, blamed Ernest for encouraging Irvin to pursue his military career. They believed that if he had discouraged Irvin, he would still be alive. These accusations and the sorrow from their loss widened the gap between Ernest and his wife. After 23 years of marriage, Sarah divorced him and left with their 16-year-old daughter.
As Ernest told his story, William couldn’t help but see the love and pride Ernest had for his son, as well as the deep hurt the old man carried. Ernest did not just lose his son; he lost his family. Even worse, while the old man was proud of his son’s heroism, he still could not find an answer to the nagging question that haunted him: Was he to blame for Irvin’s death? Could he have done something differently to protect his son? These doubts kept him up every night.
William could relate because he had lost friends and understood the pain of such profound loss. He knew that nothing could truly ease the pain Ernest felt, but he hoped that listening to him might bring some small measure of comfort.
Ernest finally took a deep breath and steadied himself. He thanked William for listening to him, as it meant a lot to be able to talk about his son. He then confided in William that seeing him brought back memories.
“For a moment, I thought you were him,” the cop said.
William nodded. The young man placed a comforting hand on Ernest’s shoulder and thanked the old cop for sharing with him. He believed Irvin was a hero, and he asked the officer to never doubt
that or feel guilty about it. READ FULL STORY HERE>>>CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>>
That’s when Officer Ernest saw something that made his heart skip a beat. He was still standing by William’s truck, talking, when his eyes fell upon something familiar on William’s dashboard. It was a folded American flag, almost identical to the one Ernest had received when he was informed of his son’s death. The sight of the flag almost brought back his pain all over again.
Ernest pointed to the flag with a shaking hand. “That flag… it looks just like the one they gave me for my son.”
William followed his gaze to the flag. As he did, he nodded and told the officer that the flag was in honor of all his friends and comrades who lost their lives in Iraq. That flag, in particular, was in honor of his friend, Jeb. He was more than just a friend to William; he was like a brother.
When William saw the curiosity in Ernest’s eyes, he began to share the story of Jeb. He and Jeb had met during their deployment in Iraq. Jeb had been transferred to heavy-wheeled vehicle operation, and they were responsible for transporting supplies and personnel across dangerous territories. From the beginning, there was a natural camaraderie between them. Jeb was witty and funny, and he always knew how to lift spirits, even in the bleakest circumstances. Whether it was cracking jokes during long convoys or offering a calm smile when tension was high, Jeb’s presence was a blessing in their unit.
William and Jeb became inseparable, and they talked about everything—except family, which Jeb did not like bringing up. They faced countless dangers together, from roadside bombs to enemy ambushes. In all these, they always looked out for each other. Jeb’s bravery and loyalty left a strong impression on William, and he often relied on his friend to help him back up whenever he was down.
But then tragedy struck. William had lost three friends in under nine days, and he knew Jeb was next. During a particularly dangerous mission, their supply convoy was ambushed. The situation quickly turned chaotic as bullets flew and explosions rocked the ground. During the attack, Jeb was critically injured. William’s heart nearly stopped as he saw his friend fall to the sand, never to rise again.
Despite the danger all around, William rushed to Jeb’s side, determined to save his friend. As William recounted these events, his voice trembled and his arms shook. He described how he had held Jeb in his arms and tried desperately to stop the bleeding. But despite his efforts to keep him conscious, Jeb’s injuries were too severe, and he gave up the ghost. The last thing he said was how much William meant to him and how proud he was to have served by his side.
Of all the friends that he had lost, Jeb’s death haunted William the most. The loss of his friend left a void that could never be filled. Worse than that, it gave him repeated nightmares. In fact, Will was just coming from a PTSD rehabilitation program he had enrolled in to cope with the trauma of losing Jeb. The horrors of war had left deep scars on his mind, causing not only nightmares but seizures and harmful thoughts. The PTSD was affecting every aspect of William’s life, including his marriage.
His wife, Kate, had tried to be supportive, but the constant fear and unpredictability of his condition made her nervous. She worried constantly about his safety, especially after one particularly terrifying incident. William had been fixing the roof one evening when Kate found him standing at the edge and staring into the distance. She panicked, fearing that he might jump because his pain had become too much to bear. Kate had to scream out his name to pull him back to reality. Even though such an incident did not repeat itself, the fear never truly left Kate.
William knew his struggles were putting a strain on their relationship and family. He saw the worry in Kate’s eyes, and he felt the tension in their conversations. That’s why he had to focus on his PTSD rehabilitation program. The therapy sessions were difficult but necessary, as they helped him process his trauma and find ways to cope with his grief. But while the therapy helped him manage his symptoms, William knew the road to recovery was going to be very long. On some days, he felt like he was close to falling apart.
Yet, despite the grief and the PTSD, William felt pride in Jeb’s bravery and sacrifice. The folded flag on his dashboard served as a daily reminder of his friend’s heroism. It was not just a tribute to Jeb but also a way to keep his memory alive. Each time William looked at the flag, it was as if his best friend was there with him, and they were riding in the truck like old times.
As Ernest listened, his own eyes filled with tears again. The story of Jeb resonated deeply with him, and it brought back memories of losing his son. At that moment, Ernest and William were not just a police officer and a civilian. Instead, they were two grieving men who had experienced deep loss.
Ernest reached out and placed a hand on William’s shoulder. “Thank you for sharing Jeb’s story with me. My son would have been honored to know men like you and Jeb.”
William nodded. He felt better just talking about how he felt. That was when Ernest cleared his throat and asked an unexpected question.
“Would you mind stepping out of the truck for a moment?”
William hesitated, but then he agreed because he sensed that it was something important. He got out of the truck and stood facing the officer, who looked at him with both sorrow and gratitude.
“Do you mind if I ask you for a hug?” the officer asked quietly. “You remind me so much of my son, and I just need it.”
William did not need to reply. He just stepped forward and embraced the officer. It was a long and heartfelt hug. Both men cried as they let their emotions flow freely. They held on to each other as if trying to mend their broken hearts through a hug.
For the two men, the hug was more than just a gesture. It was a moment of healing and a break from the overwhelming grief that had consumed them. Both men found a sense of peace and understanding that had eluded them for so long. William felt a release of the pent-up emotions that had haunted him since his return from Iraq.
As they separated, Officer Ernest reached into his pocket for a handkerchief to wipe his tears. In doing so, a photograph slipped out of his pocket. The photo was of a young man smiling brightly in a military uniform. Ernest quickly bent down to pick it up. Without thinking, he showed it to William.
“This is my son, Irvin,” Ernest said in a sad voice.
William’s eyes widened as he took the photograph. The face staring back at him was unmistakable. “That’s Jeb!” he almost screamed. “Jeb was the name we called him in the field.”
Ernest looked at William in disbelief. “You knew him?” he asked.
William nodded as the shock of the revelation sank in. The young man in the picture was his best friend, Jeb. William couldn’t believe it. He knew Jeb’s last name, but he never knew his real given name was Irvin. This realization hit Ernest like a wave. He had just met the man who had spent the last moments with his son. William was the man who had held Irvin as he took his final breath.
The improbability of their meeting left both men stunned. For William, the encounter was nothing short of a miracle. The realization that Ernest was Jeb’s father brought a new form of healing to him. Ernest confided in William that while losing Irvin was one of the hardest things he had ever gone through, meeting William and hearing about his son’s final moments meant more to him than he could imagine.
William reached out and shook Ernest’s hand. “Thank you,” he said simply, “for sharing your story and the hug. I needed this more than I realized.”
Ernest squeezed his hand and thanked William for giving him closure on his son. They exchanged numbers and parted ways, both men feeling better. The seemingly random encounter at a chance traffic stop had become a moment of deep healing. William drove away with a lighter heart, knowing that he had finally learned something new about his best friend.
As Ernest watched him go, he was happier, as he now had a newfound connection to his son. In the days that followed their emotional encounter, William found himself reflecting on the profound impact it had on him. Later, he shared the event on his Facebook page. The simple act of sharing a story on Facebook unexpectedly touched the hearts of thousands, as the post was liked and reshared 180,000 times.
As the story spread, messages of support poured in from people all over the world. It moved many people to share their own stories of loss and healing. For William and Officer Ernest, the outpouring of support was touching. Though their paths had crossed by chance, they knew that their connection was no accident.
In the weeks and months that followed, William and Ernest continued to stay in touch. Their newfound friendship through Irvin helped them both heal. Together, they found comfort in knowing that their story had touched the lives of so many by offering hope to those who were struggling with their pain.
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1oo9tAccording to witnesses, the husband, who had been suspicious of his wife’s behavior, followed her after she claimed to be running errands. His worst fears were confirmed when he found her in the embrace of another man in the front seat of a car parked discreetly near a shopping center…Click Here To Continue Reading>> …Click Here To Continue Reading>>
Video footage of the incident, captured by bystanders, shows the visibly enraged husband demanding an explanation as his wife and her alleged lover scramble to cover themselves. The man accused his wife of betraying their marriage vows, while the startled lover pleaded for calm, claiming he was unaware she was married.
The scene quickly went viral on social media, sparking widespread discussions. Some users expressed sympathy for the betrayed husband, while others criticized the public airing of private matters. “This is heartbreaking, but no one deserves to be humiliated like this, no matter the circumstances,” commented one user.
Psychologists and relationship experts weighed in, urging couples to seek counseling to address marital issues rather than resorting to confrontations that could escalate into violence or public spectacle. READ FULL STORY HERE>>>CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>> READ FULL STORY HERE>>>CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>>
Meanwhile, local authorities confirmed they were not pursuing any charges, as the altercation did not result in physical harm or property damage. However, they urged community members to handle personal matters privately and respectfully.
Infidelity remains a sensitive and divisive topic in society, often leaving deep emotional scars for those involved. While this incident has provided fodder for gossip and memes, it also highlights the complex dynamics of relationships and the pain betrayal can cause.
As the dust settles, the man’s heartbreaking discovery serves as a cautionary tale of trust, honesty, and the consequences of deceit in intimate relationships.
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1oo9tFortunate Man began making music when he was extremely youthful. Before 1984, when he began doing reggae, he made some “mbaqanga” records in Zulu and Afrikaans. Peter Tosh affected these melodies. In South Africa, he was the most popular reggae performer. After he met Bounce Marley and Peter Tosh and changed from mbaqanga to reggae, his Disc Detainee turned into the most famous record in South Africa during the 1980s and 1990s.
There were a ton of deals of the Serious Reggae Business assortment in Ghana. He won in excess of 20 honors at home and abroad. He went through his entire time on earth voyaging. It seemed as though somebody was attempting to take Fortunate Dube’s vehicle when he was killed. He was shot around midnight in an area in Johannesburg. He was 43 years of age. Scott Bobb, who works for us, sends us news from that point…Click Here To Continue Reading>> …Click Here To Continue Reading>>
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Five men were captured according to his demise, and on Walk 31, 2009, three of them were viewed as liable. The three individuals who went after the reggae vocalist said they shot and killed him when they attempted to take his vehicle since they thought he was Nigerian and didn’t realize he was a reggae artist. Police in South Africa say that three individuals shot the well known reggae craftsman as he dropped off his child in the Rosettenville neighborhood of Johannesburg.
Mpho Maruping, a state observer, said that her significant other had conceded to being important for Dube’s bombed seizing and told her what happened to the multi-grant winning genius. The lady told the Johannesburg High Court about the night Dube was shot while driving his child and little girl to school in Rosettenville. Dube’s family was crying behind the scenes. Maruping and Thabo Maruping are hitched. From the outset, he was blamed for killing Dube, however at that point he turned state’s observer.
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17 Years Old Slept in His Friend’s House Then He Woke Up to Find Out the Shock of His Life –
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Cody Dietz, a teenager from York, Pennsylvania, was your ordinary adolescent. As a 17-year-old, he enjoyed spending time with his peers and attending sleepovers on a regular basis. As it occurred, he’d been living a normal life until something happened one night that altered everything.
Cody’s mother, Bonnie, attempted to contact her son on his cell phone and inquire as to when he expected to return home, but he didn’t answer the call. When he didn’t return her call after a short period of time, she realized that something was seriously wrong. She tried calling him over and over again, but he didn’t pick up the phone. Bonnie began to feel apprehensive…Click Here To Continue Reading>> …Click Here To Continue Reading>>
More information on Cody’s story can be seen in the following video. Cody’s father’s phone finally rang, but it wasn’t Cody who was on the other end of the line. Cody’s companion informed them that Cody was unable to stand and was murmuring unintelligibly at the time of the incident. While he was holding the phone up to Cody’s mouth, all his father could hear was gurgling noises on the other end of it.
Cody’s parents were aware that something was badly wrong, and an ambulance was dispatched immediately. When the paramedics arrived, they initially thought Cody had suffered a stroke. However, he was later proved incorrect. He was flown to the nearest hospital in a rescue chopper as soon as they discovered him, and it was then that their fears were confirmed.
Dr. Ray Reischwein, the hospital’s neurologist, expressed considerable concern about Cody’s condition, saying, “The timeliness of the diagnosis is critical. Many of the therapies produce the best results when they’re completed within six hours.” Cody’s delay in receiving a diagnosis was approximately 12 hours.
In severe condition, Cody was sent to an MRI scan, which revealed that he had suffered a stroke on the left side of his brain. He only had a 20% chance of surviving the situation because of the amount of time that had gone between Cody’s stroke and his arrival at the hospital. Physicians were forced to undertake a difficult surgery that included the removal of the top of his skull in order to relieve the pressure on his brain. They would also reduce Cody’s body to 33 degrees Celsius or 91 degrees Fahrenheit, which is a process that’s commonly utilized on patients having open heart surgery and brain surgery. The cooling of the body minimizes the amount of oxygen consumed by the brain, preventing brain cells from being killed.
Cody spent three weeks in an induced coma following the procedure, during which time his parents feared for his life. During Bonnie’s time spent by her son’s bedside, trying not to lose hope, she recalled that Cody displayed signs of illness a week before suffering a stroke. He’d spoken slowly and garbled his words, and she’d seen that his limbs were twitching constantly throughout the conversation. The reason for this odd behavior had now been identified.
When Cody was brought out of his coma by physicians, the magnitude of the damage caused by the stroke was immediately apparent. The right side of his body was paralyzed, and he was unable to speak or write anymore. Doctors informed the family that their son’s rehabilitation would take a long time, and that they could not expect him to make a full recovery.
After a few weeks, Cody astonished everyone by regaining his ability to talk, and after two years of hard rehabilitation, he was back to his previous level of fitness. Following his horrific experience, Cody’s dedicated himself to educating other teenagers and their parents about the symptoms that can indicate the onset of a forthcoming stroke. “I wish I’d gone to the doctor sooner, but who knows what could have happened,” Cody said.
It’s also his mother, Bonnie, who’s been working tirelessly to raise awareness about the hazards and symptoms to watch out for. These include a feeling of faintness, facial paralysis, slurred speech, and eyesight issues. “My suggestion to parents is to not overlook any signals that their child may be experiencing,” Bonnie cautioned. “The most significant issue with strokes is that they’re extremely difficult for people to notice. It’s common for people to believe that strokes only occur in older people and to disregard the symptoms when they manifest themselves in younger adults and youngsters.”
The unfortunate irony of this is that doctors have actually detected a rise in the number of stroke cases among teenagers and children, and they believe this is due to an increase in the number of people living unhealthy lives. The fact is that many teenagers smoke, drink, and do drugs in the mistaken belief that they’re immortal. Unfortunately, many of them learn the hard way that they’re not, in fact, immortal.
Hopefully, by raising awareness among youth and their parents about the dangers of stroke and learning to recognize the signs and symptoms, strokes can be avoided or, at the very least, dealt with before it’s too late. The onset of a stroke can occur at any stage.
When Cody Dietz failed to awaken the morning after a party, his pals assumed he was suffering from a hangover and allowed him to sleep. They had no idea that their 17-year-old friend had suffered a stroke that may have resulted in his death, but it happened. The father of his friend contacted me and said, “Your son is stumbling around. Can I call 9-1-1?” Cody’s mother, Bonnie Dietz, recalled the events of July 30th, 2008, when Cody was killed. She explained that the boys had been drinking at another location the night before and had gone to his friend’s house thereafter.
A CAT scan performed at York Hospital’s emergency department revealed that her son had suffered a major left brain stroke. He was airlifted to Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center by Life Lion helicopter, whereas neurologist Dr. Ray Reichwein had no time to waste in making critical decisions on his behalf. “The diagnosis must be made within a specific time frame. Many of the treatments are most effective when administered within six hours. Cody’s delay in diagnosis was close to 12 hours,” said Reichwein, who was unable to administer some of the conventional treatments due to the delay in diagnosis. READ FULL STORY HERE>>>CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>>
Cody’s friend’s lack of knowledge is not uncommon. Most adults, let alone teenagers, are unaware that a teenager can suffer a stroke, according to medical professionals. According to the National Center for Health Statistics, stroke is one of the top 10 causes of mortality among children, and the number of children who die from it is increasing.
Reichwein, head of Hershey’s Stroke Program, said that over the past several years, the usual risk factors—things like obesity, hypertension, high cholesterol, type 2 diabetes, smoking, and a more sedentary lifestyle—have become more prevalent in children. Those risk factors are associated with a considerable increase in the rise of a stroke. To make matters worse, most teenagers are unaware of their risk factors, and they’re unaware that certain lifestyle choices, such as smoking, drinking alcohol, using marijuana, or taking birth control pills, can put them at even greater risk of having a stroke, according to Kathy Morrison, manager of Hershey’s Stroke Program.
“Most teenagers are unaware of their risk factors,” she said. “Because teenagers believe they’re indestructible and believe that stroke is mainly a problem for old people, adolescent stroke isn’t even on their radar screen,” according to Morrison, who’s in charge of Hershey’s School Age Stroke Awareness Program.
When Cody’s story is told to kids, they’re very taken aback, she says. “It doesn’t get much more dramatic than this for him.” Cody was suffering from severe brain swelling, and there was nowhere for it to go. In the absence of further intervention, his type of stroke carries an 80% mortality risk, and his was likely close to 100%, said Reichwein, who removed part of Cody’s skull and extended the lining over the surface of the brain to reduce swelling.
Cody was next subjected to therapeutic hypothermia, in which his body was cooled to 33 degrees in order to aid in the survival of injured brain cells and the reduction of edema. After several days, the swelling had subsided to a minor degree. In spite of this, his mother stated, “We weren’t sure whether he would make it for another three weeks. We had a large number of people praying for him. His presence here, I believe, is solely due to the grace of God.”
In the wake of the stroke on his left brain side, Reichwein explained that his speech and understanding were impaired, as was his ability to use his right side and dominant hand. “We have such a positive outcome given the extent of his brain injuries. It’s nothing short of a miracle. I’m not the only one working here. There’s another women in their 20s and 30s who were on the birth control pill are among the young stroke victims seen by Robin Petras, executive and program director at the Central Pennsylvania Aphasia Center in Danville, who says she encounters a significant number of young stroke victims. Taking contraceptives has been linked to a higher risk of stroke than other health risks, in her opinion.
“When someone is young, they don’t necessarily identify the signs of a stroke, especially if they come and go,” according to Reichwein. It’s critical that people understand that strokes may occur at any age and they’re aware of these signs and symptoms, and that they do not disregard them because “time is brain,” as the saying goes.
One of the most common symptoms is a rapid onset of weakness, usually on one side of the body, such as facial drooping or arm weakness. Other symptoms include speech or language difficulties, visual loss or double vision, and a lack of coordination, according to him. A severe headache accompanied by neck stiffness could be an indication of an aneurysm. Heart attacks and strokes are similar in that both include vascular events, but a stroke is different in that it affects the brain rather than the heart, according to Morrison. Because stroke is not painful, people may choose to wait for the symptoms to subside, but this is the worst thing they can do.
Stroke may be prevented in 80% of cases if risk factors are controlled, according to Morrison, who believes that education is extremely crucial. Cody, now 21 years old, and his mother, who live in Lower Windsor Township, York County, share their experience with new workers at the medical center and at hospital grand rounds. Their story is also featured in a movie that’s presented at school in health fair presentations across the country.
“Don’t disregard any signals your youngster may have,” Bonnie Dietz advises parents. “This could be a TIA or mini-stroke,” according to Reichwein. Ignoring a TIA for three months increases the risk of stroke by 20%, according to Reichwein. Cody had multiple variables that put him at risk for a stroke while not having obvious warning signs. A pinhole in his heart and a genetic clotting issue were all hidden from him. He also drank that day during the party. “I wish I’d seen a doctor before my stroke, but who knows?”
Cody had to relearn everything from walking and talking to eating and writing throughout his five-week hospital stay and three-week rehabilitation stay. He still has three weekly sessions of PT, OT, vision, and aqua. Cody struggles to express himself, frustrate him every day, but he remains optimistic that he being present was a plus. His mom is always supportive.
“What has God promised you?” I constantly ask Cody. “Absolutely,” Cody said. “It’s happening.” Thanks for watching.
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