Frequent Flyer

I said to someone recently about being a “frequent flyer” of hospital visits, to which she smiled, knowing full well what I meant. Anyone who has gone through childbirth remembers fondly, that in the 9^th month, a small bag packed with essentials would be ready so that at a moment’s notice, all one had to do was grab the bag and aim straight for the hospital. I'm not pregnant, but I do have a little bag that is packed at all times, sitting at the back our wardrobe, with all essentials should I suddenly be hospitalised. This may sound a bit absurd and overly organised, but with much hospitalisation experience under my belt, it saves a lot of time and I know I’ll have everything I need with me. I guess I never grew out of being a girl guide, where our motto was “always be prepared”! However prepared I try to be, one can’t plan for every eventuality, and I most certainly didn't envisage being unable to use my right arm. I hope this is only a temporary situation, lasting a few days, for the thought of being incapacitated even further would be devastating. I’ll have to be patient and take each day as it comes, and remain positive and hopeful that this episode will soon be behind me. I wish you all a good weekend.