2013 - 2014: Million Dollar Miracle Man - March 19

Roy’s Therapeutic Hypothermia Treatment after Cardiac Arrest. Roy had to be revived by defibrillation on the scene, of the accident, once again in the ambulance and once again in the ER, all of which took place within less than 10 minutes of his 1st attack, making him a rare candidate for the “deep freeze” treatment (as we called it), where they took his body temperature down to 90 degrees and then back up to normal, within a 48 hour period. The results were amazing and he is referred to, in the San Jose Medical community, as the “Million Dollar Miracle Man”. This hypothermic state can assist in preventing extensive brain damage after a heart attack, if the patient receives emergency care within 10 minutes...and Roy was one of the lucky ones. And except for the cane now and then you'd never know he went thru this incredible ordeal. Way to go ROY.

We enjoyed many long visits and meals at home and some out. A flock of about 30 doves took over Roy’s back yard and provided entertainment at home. We also enjoyed watching great niece Gracie (14) play soccer. After that I taught Jim, Chris, Drew & Gracie how to play Pickleball at Willow Glen JR High School. And, we stopped by to see Jim and Chris’ new pontoon boat, which will seat 12 in luxurious leather comfort. Don and I checked it out on the streets of San Jose and we didn’t even get our feet wet!!!