Another Hospital Visit

Merrie was awake during the night with a cough, and this morning she was a bit short of breath. She went to the doctor, who then sent her to the emergency room.

She was not having a heart attack but had some of the symptoms she had back in February, so she was admitted to the hospital. It was not a simple or quick process. The basic activity of patients and their families when they’re in the hospital is waiting. Waiting and waiting and more waiting.

Waiting to see the doctor. Waiting to have the test the doctor ordered. Waiting for the test results. Waiting for the doctor to come by to talk about the results. Begin again.

Hurry up. Wait. Hurry up. Wait. Hours. Days.