Reality Check

Let me just say that nothing will make you more thankful for healthy children than visiting Arkansas Children's Hospital. Saturday we visited Mallory and family and I got choked up pulling in the parking lot. I always look to see if Angel One is there.... I heard someone once say that if it's not there then you know they have gone to get a sick baby or child..... and it wasn't there which made me sad....but then I remind myself what a great hospital it is and say a prayer for whoever they've gone to get.

I usually look straight ahead and try not to let my eyes wander into any patient rooms as I walk down the halls there. I just can't take that...my mind goes crazy wondering what is wrong and my heart just breaks for these kids and their families. What would I do if it were my kids there? How would I feel?

The PICU where Mal is is right next to the oncology unit. I did see a little boy about Kam's age walking beside a wagon... and then I saw a Mom carrying a baby about 7-8 months old down the hall.... again, my heart just breaks for these people. So much hurt....

And then I just have to thank God for giving me healthy children thus far.... a little perspective is always good for the soul.