April Petitionary Prayers
Wednesday, April 9, 2008 at 09:27AM My days are all mixed up this week. Yesterday seemed like Monday, so I am a day behind with my April Petitionary Prayer post.
My stay in the hospital wasn't all disagreeable blood draws, IV's, EKG's and boredom. I can honestly say that each and every person I encountered in the telemetry wing was kind and friendly and oh so professional. The care I received there was excellent. These folks work so hard. The weekend staff worked 12 hour shifts but my sweet nurse, Lois, worked much longer than her 7 am to 7 pm shift, leaving for home sometime after 9:30 pm. Right up to the end of her extended shift, Lois was patient and thoughtful; not just getting the vitals taken care of in a timely manner, but taking the time to bring ice water, answer questions, and pray with me for another patient. I mention Lois, but I could also mention Melissa and Dianna and the food service staff and on and on.
And so, I am reminded to not only appreciate doctors and nurses and all the auxillary staff that serve in hospitals, but also to pray for them. They have a hard job. Sick or recovering patients are not always at their best, but these folks patiently serve even the ornery ones who ring the call button incessantly with a smile.
One of the best things about my hospital stay was my roomate, Pat. We were both there for rhythm problems; me for ventricular tachycardia and she for A-fib. We were both in the hospital for three days to "load" the drug. We had plenty of time to talk and to get to know one another and it was such a blessing! In three days time, I've made a good friend that I'd otherwise never have known.
I responded to the drug immediately and for the first time in as long as I can remember, I am now in consistent sinus rhythm (normal). The drug did not work its wonders for Pat, however. I won't go into the details of her condition, but suffice it to say that her situation is far more complicated than my own and she still has far to go to get her heart under control.
Won't you take a moment and pray for Pat? She has decisions to make about doctors and treatments in the days and weeks to come. I know that she would appreciate your prayers.
I'm so thankful for all my readers who took the time to pray for me and I'm grateful for all the prayers that will be lifted up for my new friend, Pat.
God is good.
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Reader Comments (4)
Yes, God is good. I'm thankful you are able to reflect on the good things that came out of your hospital stay - and that you made a new friend. You just can't have too many of those - especially ones who are in the same shoes. :)
Kim, I found myself thankful in that same way. Having "lived" in the hospital before with James, you realize how many people of service God gives. And so many are His people as well--not only granting you the works of their hands but the work of their hearts in prayer. I will pray for Pat, and glad to hear that you are continuing to enjoy the "sinus"!
Glad you've got rhythm! :) Sorry I just couldn't resist. I will pray for Pat and continue to pray for you...
Poor Pat. I will certainly keep her in my prayers.