With nurses in particular, you get the luck of the draw. Some are good, some not so good, and some are true angels. We've had our share of the gamut for this surgery and recovery. I'll save you the details of the "not so good" stories. Suffice it to say that everyone should carefully manage their hospital stay - bring a family member or friend to ensure what's being done, should be done.
We wanted to share the story of an angel. Her name is Meg. Meg was on her 13th day in a row of 12 hour shifts, with another one tomorrow. 13 days of dealing with sick, and sometimes, some not so nice people. Her sprit of care and compassion were evident. She told us she felt like it was a horrible day for her, that she was kind of crabby and not on her game. We told her she was awesome, and if this was a bad day, we couldn't imagine how good she would be on a good day.
It was a rough day for Meg, she had a scare with a patient taking pills, she was tired. She was a jewel for us - so caring and compassionate to Julie. Tough on her when she needed to be (Julie really didn't want to get up and walk), but not too tough. We were praying over Julie and the Lord put it on our hearts to pray for Meg...just when she needed it most.
Later, Julie didn't get her meal - even after Meg called 4 times. After her shift, she went and bought her Chick-Fil-A fries (Julie had been joking she wanted french fries) and brought them back to her. We prayed for Meg and felt like the Lord gave us a new friend.
There are many, many other angels that the Lord has sent...card angels, helpers, flower angels, prayer warriors, chocolate.
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Thanks to everyone!
Today is harder for Julie that we thought it would be. She is quite sick (nausea) from the medicines, and is in a considerable amount of pain. So, pain meds and antibiotic are working against the nausea, but are necessary. We hoped that she would be a bit better at this stage...so please keep praying.
Blessings
Steve, we surely are praying for Julie and you. Isn't God faithful to show up just in time through lots of vessels? May you encounter many Megs, as I'm sure you were great encouragement to her as well!
ReplyDeletePlease tell Julie the IMPACT team (stretching all the way to Europe this week) is lifting her before her Heavenly Father and asking Him to meet her every need, but specifically to remove her nausea today.
Your updates are great - it's so encouraging to read of your faith even while in such pain and they motivate one to deeper prayer on behalf of your better half :-). Julie will be blessed by reading them while she's recovering.
You are no doubt surrounded by angels - visible and invisible - as the Lord carries you through these first difficult days. Praying for a big turn around!!! And your favorite chiropractors are praying for you as well. You are loved! ~ Cristina Wright
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