Miracle Medicine

Jackie came yesterday morning. She really put me through the paces.
But then, Bonnie showed up after lunch and took all the information she needed.
And that's not all. At 2:15 p.m., here came Krista.

Oh, I tell you. It's not so bad growing old when you are surrounded by so much beauty - my dear wife, Helen, especially included!!!

Here's the thing. I checked out of the hospital after spending five days in Critical Care. That morning my admitting internist came by and I asked him when I was good to go home.

"We'll see, perhaps in a day or two". "A DAY OR TWO? - NO, DOCTOR, TODAY!" Well, he was as surprised as I was at my audacity. But he grinned and walked out. He woold not approve unless he thought I would do just as well improving at home. And they needed my room.

My release was contingent upon my earlier request to the pulmonary specialist to set up home care professionals to do rehab - at home - in my chair by my computer - YES!!!

So that is the reason for my bevy of angels who have taken charge of me and Helen said, "Whew!"

• Bonnie, RN, is project boss and checks on progress, while taking my vitals and collecting our co-pay.
• Jackie, physical therapist. has given me an exercise routine that would make a member of the Ballet Russe proud.
• And cute little Krista, my occupational therapist who makes sure I don't fall down in the shower or trip on rugs or am able to lift myself out of my chair (kind of humiliating in a way).

And - they will be back twice a week for eight weeks, to make me a new man. Again, Helen says, "Whew!" But together, we are all determined that being an octagenarian is no hindrance to good health and posture, the term simply suggests HIGHER OCTANE - Get it?.

Thank you all for your prayers.
And a special thanks to Enrique Chi who visited me on his lunch hour and had prayer with me. It's called "Body Ministry" of Christ.
Enrique, electical engineer, certified translator, is a prominent member of the Ministerio Hispano of our church, Marco Castro, Pastor.