Spiritual Slide Shows

It’s early on the day of surgery and will probably be my last post for a few days. My parents and I have to travel to downtown Phoenix to be at the hospital by 5:30 AM….just like before. Here’s what it was like back then and how it’s different today:The last time this happened we tried to take the freeway. Little did we know that the freeway would be closed down to the point where we had to take a surface street all the way downtown. I seriously thought at the time it was like I was traveling in a funeral procession because it was so slow. Nobody anticipates their own arrival at a hospital for surgery. Especially a surgery where they mess with something you think with. (Sorry English people for ending that with a prepositional phrase)

However this time I woke up on time on my own like my body was ready for it, and I don’t anticipate any trouble this time. I can’t have any breakfast so I’m in my room while my parents are getting their own.

Also different this time is that the nurse gave me a bottle of anti-bacterial scrub with which I had to bathe last night and this morning. It’s not that bad…it even smelled okay. I guess they don’t want any chances of possible infection

Also different is the spirit and atmosphere I’ve been feeling. It’s sort of like when you go back to school the second year of Jr. High or High School. You’re a little more confident this time and you know more of what to expect. Last time when we were at the hospital for this endeavor I was in the same prep area of another patient who was on his 3rd surgery…the last one wasn’t even healed from the suture for his craniotomy. I was pretty taken aback, but also wishing in my heart that it wouldn’t be the same issue for me. I just wanted to be done and have it be over. If I run into anyone this time like that, I’ll try and talk to them and wish them good luck.

Along with that, the medicine you can’t buy off the shelf has been amazing. Last night with the family we had friends call and send get well messages over email and texting. I seriously feel your concern and intend to make good use of the positive energy. There will be no self-pity this time around.

Thanks everyone.

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