Lefty (Richard Born) ; Dead at 65 years, details below

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Lefty
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Lefty (Richard Born) ; Dead at 65 years, details below

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I am not really dead but suffered a grand
mall seizure (please correct me but I don't know the correct spelling of medical terms). I black line on the EKG but would a get single spike every few seconds so they could not kill the life sustain machines on me.
I saw too much to list,but my wife and Son were told when I flatlined I would be actually dead, and the cora......would pronounce me as dead. They both thought I was dead and were in the hall balling and trying to console each other.
all of a sudden I woke up and sat up and saw all of the colors I remembered. I felt great again and told
the old doctor beside me "See, I told you I was fine. When can I go home? He just stuttered "Sir you will have to talk to your wife. I had only seen my Son and wife for a few brief moments and we were in a 3 way hug (we call it).
There is a lot more but I will compile it and do a post to an outside link with a password (that I will post on the forum.
Ray Defoe: I hope you read this and know I am still interested. I will be back when I rest (it is 5;00 in the morning hear, and I am start to shw shymptoms fro the big guy that happen when I need rest.
in conclusion: this story is 100% true and factual. But some may dought it. please compile a list of doubters (including Christi soory, I have to sleep more.
born again Richard born or BA Lefty good night.
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Charlie McDonald
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Post by Charlie McDonald »

I think it takes a good deal of courage to post something that might be treated with doubt, of which I have none.
That was quite an event. Gran mal is how they spell it, meaning big bad. Glad you made it through and lived to tell it.
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Post by Craig Stock »

Glad you are OK Lefty, see a good Neurologist, my wife has Petite Mal and has medication that controls it very well. She has had it for around 35 years.
Regards, Craig

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Post by Donna Dodd »

Wow, Richard! What an experience you all must have had!
Really glad that you and your wife and son got to have another 3-way hug! I'll bet it was the BEST HUG EVER! Take care, and hopefully we'll see you in September!
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Post by steve takacs »

That was frightening, Lefty. No doubt you will work your way back. Best of luck, steve Takacs
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Post by Ray DeVoe »

HI Lefty

What an experience to go through. You need to take care of yourself and get back on your feet. I personally know all too well about having health issues.

I had not heard back from you so I posted a reply that the split was still for sale.

If it sells, I still have you covered as I can let another identical one go as well.

I will send you my cell number in a PM so you can call me directly when you are up to it.

Get well.
Ray
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Mark Addeo
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Post by Mark Addeo »

Glad to read you come thru that whole experience and lived to write about Richard. Be well!