HOSPITALS

There is something about a Hospital that causes you to act or think differently than you normally do. Laura's Mom (Grammy) was recently in the place again. Laura & her sisters all pulled together and spent the time they could with her & each other.
It becomes a time of reflection on the things in life that are really important. Grammy came home again, surrounded by those she loves. Yesterday, we found out that 2 of our friends were in the Salem Hospital. Laura & I went to visit them last night. Friend #1 is in her 80's (like Grammy). This is her 3rd time in about a month and the doctors are still trying to figure out the problem. She was looking & feeling good. Just down the hall from them was Friend #2, recovering from an emergency surgery. We could not see him since he was sleeping.

Today I went back & visited with Friend #2, he is doing a lot better & plans on going home tomorrow or the next day. I also wanted to visit Friend #1's husband. It's hard for him to watch his wife of over 60 years suffer. She is again very ill today. I talked and prayed with him. Fortunately, they also have family support. I find it interesting to have all these Hospital experiences as I prepare to go in for my surgery on Feb. 2nd. I know that I will only be one night then home. I already know what the problem is as I go in, unlike all the above. My expected outcome is no mystery.Laura will be at my side through this event and I know that God hears the prayers of everyone who is praying for me. How can I worry about the surgery? I know that God will guide the hands of the surgeon. More later on this topic - after the surgery.