November started out very scary! We were sitting in Stake Conference in the first row of the overflow (gym) when Scott left to go to the bathroom. This was very unusual as he never steps out during the meeting. Probably ten minutes later, Sterling jumps up and heads to the foyer. This is very out of ordinary, as we do not encourage interruptions at church. Sterling comes back quickly and whispers, "Dad needs you." So I get up and head to the hallway. Scott is collapsed in a chair with his legs stiffly out and his eyes rolled back into his head. His lips are turning blue. This is the stuff of nightmares! I shake him, talk to him, ask him if he's okay, and his speech is very slurred. He's not saying anything intelligible. And his eyes are still rolled back. By now, I am thinking heart attack or stroke, so I get out my phone to call 911. I press the numbers, but don't click send yet. Then another thought pops into my head and I attempt to gather my kids so I can go call 911 outside and not make as big of a disturbance. My kids come out and by this time, Scott is coming semi-alert, so I help him walk to the car and we decide to go home and reevaluate. He is able to walk with help and is more himself and we agree that he can rest and we will go from there. It turns out Scott had COVID! I also had it too (my watch informed me I had a fever of 102). My case was much milder than his. I did had a fever and a headache, but that's about it. Poor Scott was in bed for N.I.N.E. days!!! And he had a fever all the while. Some days, as high as 104!!! He rested so much and could barely eat anything. I would give him a bowl of ramen and he took two bites and was "full". This truly was in my top 10 scary moments of my life, finding him collapsed/fainted at church! I know, without a doubt, that angels helped us get through Covid and helped nurse Scott back to health. He is here to lead the ward and our family and we need him!! I am so thankful for all the Heavenly help we were given with this challenge.
