The Incredible Awakening
The story of my recent trip to the ER and the gifts I gained from the frightening experience.
Bob Olson is the host of Afterlife TV, author of two books, Answers About The Afterlife and The Magic Mala, and creator of the reputable directory of psychics and mediums, BestPsychicDirectory.com.
Friday night, three days before Christmas, Melissa and I were watching Love Actually. I was sprawled across the sofa, and Melissa was in the recliner. It was about ten o’clock when I noticed my right arm fell asleep. I shook it, but it didn’t help. I stopped the movie and sat up to shake my arm.
Melissa asked me, “What’s up?”
“Oh, my arm fell asleep. Must’ve been lying on it funny.”
I was letting my arm hang, shaking it to get the blood flowing.
Melissa responded, “I’ve had that. It’ll come back.”
As I massaged my right arm with my left hand, I noticed my right leg was now also asleep. I stood up.
“Wow, my leg fell asleep, too.”
“Huh, I’ve never had both at the same time,” she added.
I began walking on the numb leg to get the blood flowing, and the right side of my face lost all feeling.
“Crap, now it’s in my face.”
We both knew what it meant.
Melissa picked up her phone. “Should I call 911?”
I told her, “I guess so,” but it was hard to get the words out. I sounded like I was drunk, yet I hadn’t consumed any alcohol.
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I’m overjoyed to know that you are well, Bob. You are a light, guiding our way and providing hope to all. We are blessed to have you, and I’m grateful you’re still here with us. Please take good care of yourself. As a giving person, I know we don’t always put ourselves first. But you have to take care of yourself in order to help others.
Thank you for sharing your experience and reminding us that we must make the best of every day.
Many blessings and love to you and yours,
Maria D. 💜
Hi Bob-
I’m so happy u recovered from the TIA & it made me smile to see that u renamed it “The Incredible Awakening”. Yes life is precious, it can be taken away in a second. I hoping u live a long & healthy life. As one of the other people said - “we need you Bob”, sharing all your wisdom! I’m glad u had nice hospital workers around u. Kindness at a time like that goes a long way. My son was in the hospital for many months toward the end of his life. I actually stayed with him all that time, sleeping in his room on a cot! It wasn’t very comfortable, but looking on the bright side, I must say the nurses in the unit ( the ICU) were exceptional! I won’t ever forget how kind they were to my son & to me. It made all the difference in the world. Anyway Bob, hope u are doing well. U still got a lot of living to do! Best wishes.