I will never understand people who say, "I don't do hospitals." Really? You don't DO hospitals. I am guessing somewhere around 90% of people don't DO hospitals either. If more people DID hospitals then they should market seasonal hospital passes like Disneyland.
I don't DO hospitals yet when my friend's daughter had critical back surgery, I went not because in this life - LOVE DOES.
When my friend's nephew had a seizure and was on the pediatric ICU, I went not because it was a joy to be there but it was HEART-FILLING to be with these dear friends and hold their hands as we walked down the hallway to see sweet Aidan. LOVE DOES and in doing it fills you up.
Life is not some sunshine and rainbows. There are storms and pain and heartache. God uses the storms of life much like spring storms. They help cleanse and even refine and rip everything out from under you so you STAND FIRM.
God is good. He knows. He cares.
On Saturday I intend to board the Amtrak train for Jackson, Michigan. It is my sincere heart's desire to see my sweet brother and tell him how much I love him. In his current state, he may choose to bot see me. And it's not because he is mean or irate but rather because his brain is not working properly. I am going not because hospitals are fun but because LOVE DOES. I choose Chunk.
