Another visit to my Pain Doctor--seems I have hit a WALL--the intense burning has become unbearable--I just want it to Go Away--but reality tells me "Not going to Happen" so here I am-seeking relief in the early hours, the waiting room already filled-my husband grabs the last two chairs---we both know this will be a long day.
A quick sign-in and the Pain Watch begins~~obvious suffering shows its ugly face--a woman appears to be so sleep-deprived, rubbing her back, twisting in the chair as she struggles to find relief. We sit near an older man who is very involved in his IPAD, I think to myself--"good means of distraction from the Pain" --something pushes me to find out which game he is playing. He calls it the Word Game~~tells me his daughter beats him all the time~~~but he smiles with joy at the memory. His next words held the Hard Lesson "Well I am not into the games, but I have Alzheimer's and the Doctor tells me it will help "Slow" the worst part of this illness--so I play the game!"
There is an uncomfortable silence in the room~~~people have compassion~~but none of us want to walk in this man's shoes. I ask how long he has been coming to our Pain Doctor~~"Oh,lets see--about Five years now--she is wonderful. How about you?" It feels like all eyes are on me-waiting to hear my answer~~"For me, its been 18 years." The words hang there~~now he is looking at me as his question comes tumbling out-
"What happened to you?" I glanced at my husband, gaining courage to speak "Well--all I can say is Never Climb a tree and fall out of it!"
Pain comes in many forms, bringing Suffering to so many. Today I asked God to Please help this Man walk the Journey that waits for him.
martha
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