Sunday, November 05, 2006

The Aneurysms

I went with my husband to a house party in honor of his 30th high school reunion. I was happy to go with him because there were a few people there who I am also friendly with, even though I am a few years younger than my husband and his cohorts. I was particularly pleased to see L.

L. is a bright, charismatic woman. She smiles easily, finding humor in almost any story. She is a renowned graphic artist who is about to launch her own stock photography business specializing in Hispanic images. She is intelligent, worldly, and a lot of fun.

L. met her husband (who is 20 years her senior) about five years ago while on a scuba diving trip. Not too long ago, they went to Jamaica for a vacation. While they were making love (he takes Viagra) she developed a mind splitting headache just as she was about to climax. She described the headache as the most unbearable pain she ever experienced -- like her brain was about to explode. They stopped and then started again later. Again, just as she was about to climax, she developed a mind splitting headache. They tried a third time, and it happened again. (He didn't climax either.)

When they returned to the United States, she saw a doctor. She had some tests done and was rushed to the hospital for surgery. It turns out she had twin aneurysms that were on the brink of bursting. Had she actually climaxed she probably would have died.

Since her surgery, L. can make love without fear of her brain exploding and she has a renewed appreciation for life.

4 comments:

Dave Anjema said...

Hello and thanks for reading my blog....Why don't you try adding some pics to your blog? not to this one ofcourse...but it would be more eyecatching

Mrs. Joseph aka SackJo22 said...

dear dave anjema -- thanks for your comment. You're absolutely right that this blog needs some visual upgrading. I put most of my time and attention into "Mrs. Joseph's Kitchen" and "It's All About Being Loved," much to the detriment of "What's Your Story." Oh so much to do in the blogosphere!

Tea-cosy said...

This is a crazy story! clearly, you should always listen to your body.
Just want to say i really like this blog. I believe everyone in the world has an interesting story, and blogging about the ones told to you is a great idea :)

Anonymous said...

Dear tea-cozy -- Thank you so much for visiting and commenting. I appreciate it very much. I was considering deleting this blog and incorporating the stories into Mrs. Joseph's kitchen -- but with your kind words, I might delay that action and continue to maintain this blog for now. I hope you visit again.