Three minutes with… Jessica Wyatt

Published 4:55 pm Wednesday, December 8, 2021

What can you tell me about your husband?

His name is Andy. He’s 39. He’s my best friend. He’s my everything. He was run over by a semi at work, working in road construction. It crushed the whole left side of his body. So basically, the whole left side of his body is metal, but he’s alive and he gets around and he’s great. He’ll make you laugh.

How have you supported him during this time?

I’m his little sidekick. That’s what he calls me. I make him laugh, too. Our daughter, too, is quite the kick.

Can you tell me about your daughter?

Her name is McKayla. She’s 11. She does home schooling, and she’s my best friend, too.

You’ve been ill, too. Can you tell me about that?

Yeah. I had a heart attack in 2014 when I was walking through Walmart. I found out I had Hodgkin’s lymphoma. I went through chemo and finally, this year, went into remission.

How has your family supported you?

They’ve been there for me no matter what. When I was sick, and I needed chicken broth or something, maybe a blanket, they’d get it for me. There were points when I couldn’t even walk. I’ve had three heart attacks and have had seven liters of fluid around my heart. I’ve spent 72 days in the hospital.

Your family sounds terrific and very supportive. How does one obtain such a terrific and supportive family?

God did it. I didn’t do it. God put them there.

A lot of people don’t have that, though. What are they doing wrong?

I can’t answer that. I have a lot of mixed feelings and emotions about that.