It's been a rough week. My husband had knee replacement surgery on Monday and has been dealing with the the pain and swelling associated with it. Hospital stays are always uncomfortable and exhausting with nurses and techs coming in round the clock to check vitals, give medicine, etc. Neither of us got much sleep and came home yesterday pretty exhausted.Our oldest came to help out, along with four of her five daughters. Besides offering practical help and a third set of ears at the hospital, her cheerful disposition and the chirpy conversations of her girls was a delightful distraction.
Another daughter came over with goodies yesterday and greeted us as we returned from the hospital bearing Whoppers for Dad and Almond Joys for Mom. Dad is well stocked in Whoppers now since the oldest also brought his favorite candy. Plenty to share. We expect our next medical crisis to be an astronomical sugar high.
It's worth it! What a gift to have loved ones to help carry a cross!
In fact, our experience this week got me thinking about crosses.
