Life happens. So does Death...

I admitted a man to the ICU this evening who for all intents and purposes should be dead right now.  He has large blood clots in his lungs and it hit him without warning.  He told me that he didn't think he was going to live, that this was the end.  He nearly died twice in the ambulance before reaching the hospital to receive treatment.  Odd thing though- It was nothing that the medical establishment did to "save" him. The treatment he received came well AFTER he stabilized.  He did this on his own.  His body recovered.  He just lived. Why?  Not sure.  It just happened.  I have seen younger, healthier people die from this sort of traumatic insult.  Why do some people live and some people die?  I have no clue but I can tell you that we are promised nothing.  Tomorrow it may all be over so please remember this when your day is rotten-the car won't start, you're late for a meeting, or the dog yacks on the oriental rug...We are lucky to be here.  Enjoy it. But clean up the dog yack first.