Dad and Mom had an interesting day yesterday. We will have to wait until we get the full download before we share the details. However, the HighLight of the day came from a meeting with Dr. Trauma, the initial doctor on call at the TraumaCondo where Dad rented a bed for a few weeks following his accident.
There have been many doctors, but none like this one. Dr. Trauma had a peace and calmness about him. I’ve shared with you before how the caretakers at the TraumaCondo struggled spreading words of encouragement. Don’t get me wrong … they were all WONDERFUL caretakers and medical providers. You’ve read the story. However, they do walk a fine line. It’s hard because the serious nature of trauma and the significant incidences of fatality. ( … Imagine: mom crying over shattered son’s body … nurse makes no promise … pain excruciating … doctor makes no promise … sustain life … difficult situation … make no promise … )
Despite the fine line, Dr. Trauma was steady. From the first meeting that fateful afternoon … he walked into the cold room that is reserved exclusively for ToughNews, he shut the door, his eyes were solid, and he told us what to expect. His monotone voice was soothing. Words by any other sayer would have probably shattered our hope: … confidence that we had manufactured in our minds … faith that we had stored in our souls … and love that we had built in our hearts. You see, Dr. Trauma did not give us a lot of hope, confidence and faith … but he made sure not to steal, take or diminish ours! (And, we believe, that was purposeful.)
Yesterday, six months later, Dad is sitting face to face with Dr. Trauma, who appears to be pleased and happy with Dad’s recovery. ( … You wonder if he is doing flips in his mind and heart because of the miracle that sits before him? … ) But this meeting is not exclusively about Dad’s recovery … Dr. Trauma begins to tell them about an AfternoonMassage. As Dad’s chest cavity was cracked open, his heart maintained a very distant and faint patter. Dr. Trauma reveals that he manually massaged the heart to sustain its purpose while others prepared for surgery. Heart stopped. The delicate set of hands continued pumping. Heart prepped. The delicate hands continue pumping. Heart repaired. Heart beats. Heart heals.
Wow. Let me digest this. You too.