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" GATES OF ETERNITY " MY PHOTO, ©

May be an image of cloud, twilight, beach, ocean and nature

 

Ascending Heavens

I tumbled,  
Hit hard the back of my head on the ground of the trail,
Felt dizzy but stood up and kept walking
Alas, the battle between life and death had just begun!

Many days later I felt an excruciating headache
My movements slowed down,
Had difficulties expressing my thoughts,
Remembering things,
Performing actions.

Eventually, I lost:
My memory
My capacity to move
My ability to communicate and finally I lost
Consciousness.

It was a scary moment for my family who immediately
Rushed me to the hospital, where a series of medical examinations
Where performed.
The results showed that a large Hematoma has been
Developed between the skull and the brain, a Hematoma that was
Putting pressure on the brain, therefore, it had to be removed
Without delay!

For four days, my family in agony were waiting my turn to come to
Be operated but to no avail for too many people were before me.
All these days I remained unconscious.
Each day that was passing by, my soul was ascending to the heavens
Each day discerning clearer the gates of eternity.
By the mid of the fifth day, a pious doctor performed a successful
Operation so I was saved.

It took me two more days before I regain consciousness and
Another two to take my first steps, regain my speech, and start
Remembering.

Now, with the help of our merciful God, my caring friends, the love of
my family, and my own efforts, I am fighting to recover.






© Demetrios Trifiatis     
    16 November 2021 

* I was admitted to the hospital on the 14th of October 2021 but I had lost my memory since the 12th of the same month. I left the hospital on the first of November. My wife, with God's help, was the one who saved my life. Thank you, my dearest! Thank you, my Lord!
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Tor Avatar
December 6, 2021 at 3:08 PM
Wonderful wife Demetrios and wonderful God and your great determination against death... God bless you my friend praying for your full recovery.
Trifiatis Avatar
December 10, 2021 at 3:23 AM
Bless you, my dearest kind friend, Michael!
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November 17, 2021 at 5:16 PM
Dear Demetrios, what a devastating experience you have been through. May you continue on a healing path to a full recovery. Thank you for sharing your story, and from the kind of injury you sustained it seems your natural ability to write, has not diminished. God Bless You! Blessings, Paulette
Trifiatis Avatar
November 18, 2021 at 10:20 PM
So kind of you, my friend, Paulette. Blessings.
Kauffman Avatar
November 16, 2021 at 12:00 PM
My dearest friend Demetrios, seeing your poem, knowing that you were able to write again, was a breath of relief! You have been close to my heart in prayer on this your pilgrim journey back from severe injury. You have endured so much yet in your generous spirit you think to comfort us with your poem. Know that we continue to walk with you in prayer dear friend! Blessings of healing and wholeness to you every day!
Trifiatis Avatar
November 16, 2021 at 5:23 PM
Thank you, my caring friend Sam. Blessings.
De Beaulieu Avatar
November 16, 2021 at 11:36 AM
Hello Demetrios,I prayed for you to get better. I am so happy to see you return. Prayers work. enjoy yur day my friend.
De Beaulieu Avatar
November 17, 2021 at 10:39 AM
Hello Demetrios, Your welcome my friend. I am glad you have returned. Blessings my friend.
Trifiatis Avatar
November 16, 2021 at 5:22 PM
You are so kind, dear Darlene. Thank you!
Poet Avatar
November 16, 2021 at 5:38 AM
Dear friend Demetrios, it is a pleasure to have you back. I was completely unaware that you were facing such a difficult situation. You describe how life can be highly precarious. I'm delighted to hear that you're doing well. Keep your head up, my friend.
Trifiatis Avatar
November 16, 2021 at 7:34 AM
Thank you, my friend, Lasaad. Blessings!
Cunningham Avatar
November 16, 2021 at 5:16 AM
Lovely to see you Demetrios, you gave us all a scare when we heard the tragic news. I hope and pray you are well on the road to a full recovery. Tom
Trifiatis Avatar
November 16, 2021 at 7:33 AM
Lovely to see you too, dear friend, Tom. Blessings.
DiMino Avatar
November 16, 2021 at 5:14 AM
Did not know you were going through such a challenge. You and God are a Majority my friend! Sounds like you have the right fighting spirit. Blessings.
Trifiatis Avatar
November 16, 2021 at 7:32 AM
God bless you, my friend, Joe!
Pandit Avatar
November 16, 2021 at 5:07 AM
Glad to see you back my friend. You describe how life can be so fragile. Everyone should read your poem for how things can change in a moment--hope it gets POTD. Welcome back. Stay strong my friend.
Trifiatis Avatar
November 16, 2021 at 7:31 AM
Thank you, my friend, Vijay! God bless you.
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November 16, 2021 at 4:35 AM
So glad you're doing well. That must have been so scary and difficult. So scary! God bless you with a complete and total recovery. Love to you, Gina
Trifiatis Avatar
November 16, 2021 at 4:48 AM
Thank You! Blessings!
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