A Hospital Experience
“When God gives anyone wealth and possessions
and enables that person to enjoy them,
to accept their lot and be happy in their work—
this is a gift of God.”
--A wisdom saying (Ecc. 5:19)
Thirty-four years and a few days ago at about 7 AM we arrived at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Our household was about to have a memorable hospital experience. For the next 15 hours I sat with my wife as she went through the pains of birthing our 5 pound, 13 ounce baby boy. The hospital stay was extended a few more days than anticipated due to some complications that, in the scope of things, were significant but minor. Today my son is a healthy young man, married and enjoying life. He is happy in his work, happy in his role as a volunteer firefighter and is able to enjoy the wealth and possessions that have come his way. I agree with the wisdom writer. My son is truly a gift of God experiencing God’s gifts for him. He too is enjoying family life with a young daughter and preparing for the birth of their second child.
I still remember the work of the child birth team. We had a good hospital experience over three decades ago. The people who helped us through that important moment in life impressed me. The same is going on in hospitals today. Teams are working together to make a good experience for the patient.
Today, wherever we are at work and play, we will have opportunities to help people – as a team or as an individual, in big ways or in small, quiet ways. May we be aware of others and their needs and then have the compassion and care to respond to them. Blessings to you.
Prayer: God, be with me today. Amen.
--Ben Keckler
04-28.09
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