After only a few minutes patrolling the door there came an older gentleman accompanied by a younger man who was obviously helping him. I immediately recognized something wasn't right. The older gentleman needed a place to rest & was gasping for breath & bellowing quite loudly. I helped him find a chair & asked how I could assist. After a few seconds he said "I have severe Asthma" in between shallow breaths. "I'll be alright in just a minute. Just let me catch my breath."
After he was able to rest, his breathing improved with the help from a rescue inhaler. I was relieved. He introduced himself. "M' name's Blacky" He said as he extended his hand to me. I smiled. Interesting choice of name since he was a pasty Irish Caucasian with snow white hair. ;0)
We continued dialoguing & in the course of the conversation I told him I too suffered from Asthma.
He perked up & replied "Say, you wouldn't happen to need any prescription medications would you? I get mine through the Veteran's Hospital & don't use them up fast enough & I would gladly give them to you for next to nothing."
Time slowed dramatically. My hearing was significantly enhanced as I could not only feel but hear my heart beat. People around me became cardboard cutouts.
Less than 12 hours prior I was required to attend a late night meeting after our store closed & was experiencing my own bronchial spasms with no necessary medication, & no medical insurance. I became quite angry on the way to the meeting while struggling to breathe. I remember yelling at my maker at the top of what diminished lung power I had while alone in the car. At one point I exclaimed "It's not like breathing is optional!"
Time returned to it's normal pace as feelings of guilt, gratefulness & humility washed over me.
All a coincidence? I suppose it could be argued but those kinds of odds I would guess are even steep for the Vegas crowd.
For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened. Matthew 7:8 GWT