Just as we were catching our breath, a routine cardiologist appointment turned into a nightmare when the doctor discovered my wife had 80% blockage in her main artery and 70% in others. Her heart actually stopped during the procedure. The call I received was clear: she couldn't leave the hospital. She needed bypass surgery, but her lupus complicated everything.
The hospital battlefield presented its own challenges – conflicting information, ego-driven practitioners, and the struggle to advocate effectively without alienating those in charge of your loved one's care. I found myself facing off with a young doctor whose inexperience manifested as rigidity, contrasted with her supervisor whose humility and expertise immediately earned our trust. It's a strange place to be – fighting for proper medical care while trying not to be labeled "difficult."
These experiences have deepened my conviction that we're not meant to suffer alone. Whether it's a stranger in a subway or a loved one in a hospital, we're called to show up for each other. Share your story. Listen to others. Be the angel someone needs today.
Through these crises, I've been wrestling with the difference between having faith and truly trusting God.
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