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Beyond the Coma: How a Near-Death Experience Saved a Marriage
What would you do if you suddenly found yourself fully conscious but completely paralyzed, unable to move or speak, essentially "buried alive" in your own body? For Chris Adkins, this nightmare became reality when he suffered three consecutive strokes in 2016, leaving him in what doctors call "locked-in syndrome" – a condition where the only movement he could manage was blinking his eyes.
In this powerful episode commemorating Stroke Awareness Month, Chris shares his extraordinary journey from the depths of a coma to becoming what his brain surgeon calls "a miracle man." With raw honesty, he describes the terrifying experience of being cognitively aware while physically trapped, able to hear everything around him but unable to respond. His wife Misty reveals how she fought against medical opinions and family pressure when doctors predicted Chris would remain paralyzed from the neck down if he survived at all.
The conversation takes an unexpected turn when the couple discloses that their marriage was on the brink of divorce just before Chris's strokes. The crisis became a catalyst for transformation, leading them to rediscover connection, purpose, and a deeper appreciation for life's true priorities. "Time is your most precious commodity," Chris emphasizes, reflecting on how his near-death experience completely reordered what matters most.
Beyond the inspirational aspects of their story lies critical educational information about stroke recognition and recovery. Misty highlights the expanded BFAST acronym (Balance, Eyes, Face, Arms, Speech, Time), noting that balance problems and eye twitching were Chris's remaining symptoms when traditional signs had subsided. Their message to stroke survivors is unwavering: recovery timelines are not universal, improvement can continue for years beyond medical predictions, and finding purpose after stroke is vital to healing.
Whether you're a stroke survivor, caregiver, or simply someone seeking perspective on life's fragility, this episode offers profound insights on faith, resilience, and the remarkable capacity for human connection during life's darkest moments. Listen now and discover why Chris now calls his catastrophic medical event a "Stroke of Blessing" rather than luck.
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By Greg GrahamWhat would you do if you suddenly found yourself fully conscious but completely paralyzed, unable to move or speak, essentially "buried alive" in your own body? For Chris Adkins, this nightmare became reality when he suffered three consecutive strokes in 2016, leaving him in what doctors call "locked-in syndrome" – a condition where the only movement he could manage was blinking his eyes.
In this powerful episode commemorating Stroke Awareness Month, Chris shares his extraordinary journey from the depths of a coma to becoming what his brain surgeon calls "a miracle man." With raw honesty, he describes the terrifying experience of being cognitively aware while physically trapped, able to hear everything around him but unable to respond. His wife Misty reveals how she fought against medical opinions and family pressure when doctors predicted Chris would remain paralyzed from the neck down if he survived at all.
The conversation takes an unexpected turn when the couple discloses that their marriage was on the brink of divorce just before Chris's strokes. The crisis became a catalyst for transformation, leading them to rediscover connection, purpose, and a deeper appreciation for life's true priorities. "Time is your most precious commodity," Chris emphasizes, reflecting on how his near-death experience completely reordered what matters most.
Beyond the inspirational aspects of their story lies critical educational information about stroke recognition and recovery. Misty highlights the expanded BFAST acronym (Balance, Eyes, Face, Arms, Speech, Time), noting that balance problems and eye twitching were Chris's remaining symptoms when traditional signs had subsided. Their message to stroke survivors is unwavering: recovery timelines are not universal, improvement can continue for years beyond medical predictions, and finding purpose after stroke is vital to healing.
Whether you're a stroke survivor, caregiver, or simply someone seeking perspective on life's fragility, this episode offers profound insights on faith, resilience, and the remarkable capacity for human connection during life's darkest moments. Listen now and discover why Chris now calls his catastrophic medical event a "Stroke of Blessing" rather than luck.
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