Life at 26 weeks
Monica Ann Cooper is a sweet little baby with her whole life ahead of her. “I already can see her 20 years down the road; I think I know what she’s going to be like,” said Sara Cooper, Monica’s mother. At six months old, Monica’s parents can barely take their eyes off her. All babies are special but considering the start little Monica had, someone was definitely looking out for her. “We had a lot of prayers for her. I know that’s why she is where she’s at,” said Sara. … Continue reading →
Life After Losing a Limb
Sharan Bryson never looks at what she doesn’t have – she always seems to find the gifts around every corner. “I am sitting here before you today a true miracle – a true miracle – because I was dead”, Sharan said. Her story began just before Thanksgiving 2010, when unexplained stomach pain resulted in her losting her leg, but in the end – saved her life. “I know God was with me that night”, Sharan said. Sharan’s story starts with a phone call to her mom. Sharan was having trouble … Continue reading →
Reina’s Silent Heart Attack
Reina’s dressed for her Zumba class, ready to go. As each classmate walks in, she hugs them. “Thanks for celebrating my birthday with me!” She flashes her electrifying smile: “I’m two today.” Reymita Walls—known as Reina—isn’t two. She has an 18-year-old daughter, an adult son, and is a grandmother of three. But two years ago the Metropolitan Utilities District employee collapsed in a hallway at work minutes after walking in the door. When co-workers spotted her, she didn’t have a pulse and she wasn’t breathing. Panic followed. Employees who saw … Continue reading →
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Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
Gina Hasse packs a lot into every day. Between family and work, she has a full schedule. Gina didn’t have time for a little stomach pain – but medical emergencies are never convenient. “I was having pain but I didn’t think it was anything serious”, said Gina. But it was very serious. An x-ray uncovered an ovarian cyst the size of a volleyball. Women’s Health Specialist Dr. Jeffrey Stearnes with Alegent Creighton Clinic knew the cyst had to come out. Gina also needed a hysterectomy. “In the past we would … Continue reading →
Heart Attack at Age 32
“I really thought I was dying” Jenny Petz will tell you how lucky she is: “Seventy percent of people who have what I had are diagnosed in the morgue.” Eight days before she collapsed in her home, the 32-year-old had delivered her second child—a boy she and her husband named Kai. Her daughter Maile was three. Jenny had always been trim and active. The last thing she expected was to have a massive heart attack. “On New Year’s Eve-three nights before-I had a funny feeling in my throat. I figured … Continue reading →
