Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Day 66 – Sleeeeeep!

Day 66 – As I write, I am sitting in a hospital room …I mean sleep study room that is made to look like a hotel room. They would probably get away with the look except for the fact that I had to pull up to the hospital and walk through the door that said SURGERY in giant letters. As I was walking up here, I passed a sign that said, "Minimally Invasive Surgery" with an arrow pointing. What exactly IS minimally invasive surgery?! I mean really…is there such a thing? Certainly there isn't a sign saying, "This way to Majorly invasive surgery".

In all sincerity, other than where I am presently, I have had a pretty good day. I don't really like being here at the hospital. I don't sleep well in the hospital as it has horrible memories for me. I am praying that I sleep at all.

The biggest thing I learned today is about being kind and compassionate. My poor son really struggles with ADD and he really struggles more when he is in a major growth spurt. Let me tell you – he is there right now! He left half of his homework at school and lost half of what he needed for anything else. He was so hurt and upset and was lashing out because he was frustrated. Instead of losing it too much, I stopped and immediately took him to school. His teacher was there and she tried to be understanding. She gave him extra papers and he came home and worked very hard to get through them.

God gives us compassion and kindness….couldn't I afford my son that as well?! I was irritated that I had to drive back to school and deal with a small issue. How stupid of me!

Colossians 3:12

"Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience."-

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