Well, the last 24 hours have been absolutely crazy. I woke up yesterday morning, preparing myself to fast and go in for surgery today. I got a call from the hospital last night, saying they might have to postpone the operation because they suddenly have an organ on the way for someone else who desperately needs it right away.
So, I was told to plan as though I will be having surgery, but to not come in unless I got a call. There I lay in bed last night, unsure about whether or not my sister and I would be going in for surgery. To add to the anxiety of it all, I had my family calling me all through the night to figure out what was going on. Every time the phone rang it was like “oh my gosh is it happening now?!!”
I did not receive a call from the hospital until this afternoon. They said the surgery would be tomorrow, Thursday May 5th. So I spread the word to family and friends. Then I got another call from the hospital, saying they have had THREE more organs come in for people that are in worse condition than my sister…so we will have to be “bumped” again.
After all is said and done, my sister’s operation and mine will not happen until Tuesday, May 10th.
It’s been a little nerve racking being “on call” like this so to speak, but after some reflection I realized that there is so much more to this whole story than anyone can see right now.
If four organs came into the hospital between yesterday and today, that means that four lives will be saved. It also means that some lives were lost. Although I’m anxious to have this operation over with and for my sister to be back in good health, my heart goes out to those families who are celebrating new life, and those who are facing their darkest hour imaginable.
Thank you all for the beautiful thoughts and prayers that were directed to my sister and I today, I’ll carry those with me to Tuesday, May 10th.
Much love to all of you!!!
Sarah