I’ve known David and Amy for almost a decade, and over the years, they’ve become more than friends—they’re family.In 2018, I took on a massive challenge: enrolling in an intense data visualization and analytics boot camp at the University of Minnesota. It was six months of 25-hour weeks, juggling Python coding, machine learning, and deep neural networks—all while working full-time at Exigent, David’s incredible company.It was tough, but three months in, things got even tougher. I started feeling an odd pain in my right calf—nothing major at first, but soon, I was achy, tired, and just not myself. My wife, Linda, who has an uncanny spiritual intuition, kept urging me to see a doctor. I finally relented, and thank God I did.The doctor took one look and sent me straight to the emergency room. I was diagnosed with a saddle pulmonary embolism—a massive blood clot in my chest that could’ve been fatal—and type 2 diabetes I never knew I had. Suddenly, I was in the ICU, facing one of the scariest moments of my life.Through it all, David and Amy were there. They were on the phone, texting Linda and me, offering comfort, guidance, and Amy’s invaluable medical expertise. Amy didn’t just calm our nerves; she equipped us with the right questions to ask the medical team—questions that made a real difference in my care.After four days in the ICU and an experience that completely shifted my perspective, I came out stronger. Thanks to their support (and a lot of Linda’s prayers), I completed the boot camp, graduated with flying colors, and started living a healthier, more balanced life.David and Amy’s friendship is one of the greatest blessings in my life, and I’ll never forget the role they played in my survival and recovery. So, here’s to Amy’s Angels and the people who show up when it matters most.
