My experience at a Mercy Hospital was quite different from yours…even though the Mercy’s and Fort Hamilton where I am employed are very competitive with each other. It wouldn’t be unusual to get a side glance and rolled eyes when they find out where one works…bad attitude but there you are.

This time, however, there was a receptionist and everyone with the exception of one transient caregiver tried their best to cheer me up and make me more comfortable. The nurse who started my IV got it on the first stick. The Dr. was kind and gentle with my broken wrist. The xray techs were merciful and quick.

I had a few things working to my advantage in dealing with the pain. 1. I couldn’t let my nieces know how bad it hurt, though I think they knew anyways. 2. My neices who were with me are comedians. 3. and most importantly, I think, God brought to my mind a verse I had just recently memorized, “It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord and to sing praises unto thy name o Most High.” and I said it to myself and to God over and over again. God had a sense of humor too.

Anyways. That was the beginning of the my current journey in trusting God and learning obedience to him. I just wish I were a faster learner!

PS. I am very glad your stone passed quickly and without complications.smile.