On Jan. 13, my wife, Pam, was admitted to The Medical Center to receive fluids due to having the flu.
That afternoon, she was rushed to the ICU and soon placed on a ventilator as her organs were failing due to sepsis. Our family was placed in a dire situation, and many people advised us to get her to Nashville or Louisville. We chose to remain at The Medical Center.
Surely there is not a better hospital in the world. Throughout 104 days, Pam was cared for in a loving way, first from the nurses in ICU, then in 3A Step-Down. As she got better, we were moved to 4B, and from there we went to 4D for open heart surgery. We were treated with only the best of care.
The whole hospital became our friends, from the receptionist at the door, to the staff in the cafeteria. Kind words of encouragement came from all. The people in occupational, speech and physical therapies were wonderful. They were Pam’s encouragers and cheerleaders, bringing her back to us so that we could take her home.
The co-workers of our daughter, who is a nurse in the NICU, went the extra mile to see that she could be with her mother during those long, dark days and nights. We had the greatest team of doctors in the world, all who became our friends and confidants: Drs. Urigoda, Kaul, Collins, Shadowen, Issacs, Simms, Roteller, Thompson, Zhu, Casmadine, Moore and Carter and Lisa Burton. Bro. Joe and Bro. Britt were a constant light with their prayers and love.
To all at The Medical Center and all who prayed for Pam, we say, “Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts.”
Anthony, Pam, Trevor, Autumn, Jessie, Lexi, Haley and Tyler Madison
