Now or Sooner

I guess every household has a sort of language of their own. I always thought my parents invented some of the sayings.  They had tons.  One of my favorite lines was: now or sooner.  My Dad loved to say that one.  He loved to tell us to do something and then it tag on at the end.  He loved to make us think we had a choice: You can clean up your room now or sooner.  You can go to bed now or sooner.  Do your homework, now or sooner.   I bet I heard that one a least a thousand times over the years.  I use it on Paige now.  Isn't it funny we all just turn into our old parents.  I guess that isn't so bad in my case. 

I'm pretty sure my parents taught me most things that are essential to becoming a contributing member of society.  But , I must not have been listening when they were lecturing me on patience.  I'm being taught patience now apparently - the lessons not going very well either. I think I have a D so far.  I wish I had a fast forward button. I would fast forward through all the pain, swelling and heartache.  I would fast forward through the restless nights and the fever.  I would fast forward through the days that seem to never end.  I would fast forward through the upset and worries.  Oh dear Lord, I wish I had a fast forward button.  We live in a fast food society.  We are so spoiled to everything being here right now.  If I want a song, I no longer have to go to the store and find the tape at Wal-Mart and then play it and then wait for it to rewind about 30 seconds to hear it again, I can now just push a button and in about 15 seconds- poof... its magically on my computer.  If I want to watch cartoons, I no longer have to wait until Saturday morning and get up at 6 a.m., I can just turn them on 24 hours a day 7 days a week.  If I want anything, now days, I can get it almost instantly. Our bodies haven't caught up with the new technology and we still run on God's time.  We don't heal instantly and we don't get to push a button and make everything OK. Heath is doing great and progressing right along.  Doing better than most.  He is grateful to every nurse, aid, tech, and doctor.  No matter what they do he always thanks them.  When they move him - he is thankful- even though he is in pain.  When they bathe all the dead skin off  EVERY SINGLE DAY - he is thankful.  When they bring him medicine, a sheet or pillow, or simply ask him if he needs anything - he is thankful.  I know that his burns will heal.  I know that the pain will eventually stop, but for me it's not getting here soon enough.   I'm ready for him to come home.  I want the burns to magically heal.  Now or sooner.

The next two days are going to be hard.  Monday is cheese grater day.  Tuesday is skin graft day.  Two surgeries in two days.  Tuesday's surgery is going to be lengthy.  The skin that was harvested several weeks ago is now ready for grafting.  It will be used everywhere there is a third degree burn. After the grafts are laid down, the risk of infection is greater than ever.  He won't be able to get up and walk or do any physical therapy for about 7 days.  He knows its going to be rough but he is facing it just like everything else he's faced - with courage and a thankful  patient attitude................He gets an A. 

But if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait for it.    Romans 8:25

P.S. It's my mom's birthday today! Happy Birthday Mom! I love you!!