Several people have wisely chided me that I might as well appreciate the relative peace and quiet I experience here in the hospital, since it will be a thing of the past once our girls are home. That train of thought led me to contemplate other aspects of hospital life that I ought to enjoy while I can:
A turned-down bed with clean sheets every day when I emerge from the shower
Fully prepared, moderately healthy and moderately tasty food
A call button to press anytime something is out of my reach
My mother-in-law kindly doing my laundry
People urging me to eat
An excuse to wear comfy clothing all day long
An automated bed that lifts up my head and torso at the touch of a button
Freshly mopped floors on a daily basis
An endless supply of novels and magazines that I can peruse at my leisure
A round of applause when the scale inches upwards
I want to say, “I can get used to this!” But of course, I am getting used to it, and still crave the good ol’ life back home. I long to cook for Jim and myself, sleep beside him in our plain, non-automated bed, be able to run out to the store when I need something, have a reason to look presentable in the morning, even to do chores around our house. I look forward to feeling like I can take care of myself, and others, and not have to depend on everyone else all the time. So even though the transition to sleepless nights and double the laundry load may be rough at first, I know that the Lord, who has given me more patience with these circumstances than I thought possible, will be faithful to see me through the next set of circumstances….Now if only He saw fit to continue the tradition of people applauding when I gain weight! 🙂
My dearest Em, your continued sense of humor cracks me up. You, your babies and Jim are in my thoughts and prayers. – love Jenn
Oh isn’t perspective an interesting thing. You’re going to be in awe once you finally do return home…poor Jim is going to get tired of having his hand pushed all the time as you’re trying to get used to life without your call button! Yes do enjoy this time of rest, but also what a blessing. You have carried this babies wonderfully and every hour, day, week is a huge blessing! Keep up the great work and keep those contractions away!!!!love-Brittny