Photo Credit: charmaineswart
It sure can be difficult being single at times in our lives...I'll share a personal story with you...
A few weeks ago, I came home to my apartment wreaking of gas...carbon monoxide detector was blaring and flashing and the air was hot and thick...What went on in here today? This is something you'd always hope would never happen...You always hope things are alright behind that door before you put the key in when you come in from a day...
I saw my dog come out (thankfully) looking watchful but relieved to see me at the same time; her body language and expression said "something is not right in here today mom!"...
I went over to my stove to see the right burner handle was fully turned on and I screamed and quickly turned it off...
In one movement and with one breathe, I picked up my land line, scooped up the dog and just bolted out of my apartment as if I would not see another day.
I have only read about carbon monoxide and what it can do. I knew I had to get to fresh air QUICKLY and that I did. I have never been subjected to it, but I felt like my lungs were heavy and my throat was being strangled. I felt like I would pass out any second and just turn to butter. It just takes over your whole body–there was no air in that apartment AT ALL. I struggled to keep the dog at my side as I didn't have time to get her leash and then I called 911 when I was outside (all the while being very weak from the carbon monoxide).
Ambulances, Fire Department, volunteers, everyone wanted to talk to me...I made my way into the ambulance and thankfully, checked out alright with their carbon monoxide test and was able to breathe. The dog was not allowed in the ambulance, but they let her stay...could I go back in? Was it safe? Safe for the dog? What if I had to relocate for the evening? They said the dog couldn't come to the hospital with me if I had to go...I never leave her with anyone. Sure, there were things I could do and people to call, always are...but, my point is, is that sometimes it is very difficult to be alone. My family members and friends are not right around the corner and it was a very dreadful, unexpected experience. There are times like this when it is not convenient to be alone. Not at all.
In the end, no one was hurt (thankfully) and the incident was quickly resolved by the apartment complex (won't go into that part of it, but you get the gist of it).
Photo Credit: charmaineswart
I often wonder how my little dog survived that carbon monoxide. She was in it for five hours! The Fire Department said it was bad in there...gas flowing for five hours...If this doesn't make you believe in miracles, I don't know what will. Where did she go? How could she breathe? I'll never know...but, one thing I know is that my angels were watching over her big time that night...
Not only was that a miracle, but all things were aligned for me that night. I came home promptly and was able to remedy the situation before it got out of hand...And for that, I am thankful!
