Two previous blog posts have mentioned my brother and his heart attack. Such things when they come as such a surprise throw a person off balance.
The conservatory in the hospital where my brother successfully survived emergency heart surgery
Well, he went home two days ago. His bypass and heart-valve operation was as complete a success as possible. The unrelated issues have settled down. He is getting superb care from the home nurse. His voice continues to return after the long time with tubes down his throat while in hospital.
But today I was in Toronto again. Only this time my Mother, sister and I attended Canada Blooms, the big flower show, rather than visit in the hospital.
What a difference!
I felt like I was living out a Psalm of lament. You know, it starts out mad, sad or scared, and ends with praise to Creator for healing, protection or hope.
I’d rather be at the flower show discovering the new plants than my brother’s bedside wondering about his health.
Oh, by the way, I broke the promise I made to myself. I did buy some plants, flowering ferns.
I truly wish for all of you that life is like Canada Blooms and not like a hospital Intensive Care Unit.
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5 responses to “My Brother”
nopew
March 19th, 2013 at 19:14
Thank you for your prayers. We do pray his body and soul become whole.
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Jason Ministries
March 18th, 2013 at 22:44
I pray your brother enjoys a full recovery.
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nopew
March 17th, 2013 at 20:15
That’s what he thinks, too!
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greenlightlady
March 17th, 2013 at 19:07
It is so good to hear that your brother is at “home sweet home”. I’ll bet his own bed has never felt so good before!
Blessings ~ Wendy
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Mella
March 16th, 2013 at 10:24
Praise God!
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