Have you told someone you love them today?

Last week, we talked with my parents about many aspects of life and the lessons they’ve learned over the years. We also told you that my dad had a significant health scare and nearly died. Today, we are back to discuss this unexpected crisis that our family found ourselves in. 

To give you a little background, my dad had been having chest pains for some time and hadn’t told anyone. One day, he finally came to accept that something wasn’t right, and he needed to get to the bottom of what was causing this pain.

This first step in going to the doctor was just the beginning of a long road to recovery, but ultimately, it saved his life. We are so thankful he is here with us today, but things really could have turned out differently. 

We hope that in sharing this story with you, it will encourage you to call that friend you haven’t checked up on in a while, to mend that relationship with a family member that has been broken, and to cherish the people God has placed in your life.

God can use any situation for good, and He has a good plan for your life.

Episode Highlights: 

• The symptoms that led Ken to the doctor.
• The results of the stress test.
• In the hospital during covid.
• Ken’s surgery.
• If you feel the urge to reach out to someone, do it.
• Ken’s recovery.
• Something changed.
• Tricking Ken into going to the ER.
• Coding before surgery.
• Kidney issues & the ventilator.
• Doctor gives 24 hours to improve before going on dialysis.
• Kidney function returns.
• Ken’s wrap up.
• God’s goodness in all of it.
• He has a plan.

Links Mentioned in Episode/Find More on A Force to Be Reckoned With:

• Want to go deeper with those you love? Get your FREE Interview questions HERE
• Jointheforce.us
• Follow us on Instagram @bethanyadkins
• Doing Life With Your Adult Children by Jim Burns
• Storyworth

This show has been produced by Adkins Media Co.