Feeling the Fear of a New & Old Patients~~~~

Yesterday was time for Injections again as we continue waging war against my Stubborn Sciatic Nerve.  As usual, I am there before the doors open because my body knows precious relief is so close and I am so ready!  Usually I take time to look around, seeing others who are there for the same purpose but this time, I saw numerous little children and wondered what was going on~~ suddenly my Long Ago Mother Memories kicked in, realizing they were probably having Ear Tubes put in. The Moms all had a look of uneasy fear about them while their children played-unaware of what was ahead for them.  The nurses and Doctors go to extra lengths for the kids-trying to ease sudden tears and giving them a tiny bit of "Happy Bubble Gum" spray so they can relax a bit as they leave the loving embrace of their parents.

I got settled in-still first in line for injections and suddenly heard a man next to me answering all the normal questions~~ "when did you last eat or drink anything and what medications are you taking?"  The list went on and I could tell with each question, the tone in his voice grew with tension and the nurse asked "Is this your first time to see the doctor?"

He said a shaky Yes and I knew his mind had to be racing with thoughts of the unknown~~ would there be Pain, what all would be done to him, and hoping everything went fine so he could wake up and be okay!
A curtain hung between us-giving us some privacy but I wanted to see this man and tell him "You are with the best Doctor for Pain Management-its going to be okay and its normal to be scared!"  Instead I
said silent words of Prayer, asking the Lord to help this man as he went through his procedure, and prayed he too could find some relief.

As the nurse continued with questions, I heard the familiar symptoms of Back Pain and Sciatica that had brought this man to the clinic today.  My heart went out to him as I wondered how long he had been in the Chronic Pain journey.  Suddenly my time had arrived-I visited with my doctor, going over my long list of Sciatica Pain and then off I went to the procedure room. It felt like everyone was going out of their way to ease my own fears, offering words of hope "Lets hope this one helps you Martha"  and I knew~ they have seen me there many times-a silent reminder that Sciatica has me in its grips, and something told me
they had a clue as to how hard my battle has been.

Right before I got my own special "Medicine Margarita" I recall telling the people around me "Thank you for always being so caring-you keep giving me real Hope each time I come here!"  Now my own fears rushed to the surface, I whispered a silent prayer of Thanks for these amazing people who offer a"Caring Touch" to each person. The Pain shows on us all-serving as a tough reminder to all that Pain has been working Overtime on the body!

Yesterday a caring group of "Special Medical Angels" surrounded me and countless others with love!
This is a blessing  I am thrilled to receive~~~ serving as a reminder  I am never alone in my journey
with Chronic Pain.  This was my Joy moment yesterday.  I will store it in my heart and lean on it.

You are all in my Prayers.  God bless you.

martha