Catching up while at the hospital

Michelle and I are sitting in the family resource center at Primary's blogging. I haven't been on my computer in days. Rachael helps me out once in a while by posting a birthday wish or something because I am running here and there it seems. We never realized how much she would be needed for other things besides office work. She does so much for us all. We have the best "Aunt Nannie" in the world. I wish a big vacation on her--some time to call her own. I know she wonders sometimes if she has time for herself because she is always being asked to step up to the plate to tend or run an errand or feed the farm animals. I don't think she realizes that I know she must feel like she is on call 24/7--always at work and asked to do any or all that Jeff and I can't get to. And then, siblings ask for help and her routine is interrupted by change with their kids and holidays, and summer vacations. So, Rachael, I wish you a wonderful trip to India or Africa. And may it be for at least a month. No, wait, I would miss you too much.

At any rate, we have been to the University hospital this morning for Joe's kidney test. There is such a drastic difference in the atmospheres of both Primary's and University. Michelle giggles and laughs a lot at all of the differences. Smells are different, dress is different, eating and drinking styles are different. But, wherever you go, people are usually so very kind and helpful.

Someone just asked where the Urology Dept. is here at the hospital and Michelle (a walking hospital directory and nursing advisor now) was able to tell them where to go. The Staff worker (saying she has worked here 15 years) didn't even know where it was. Michelle thought that was pretty sad that she knows so much about this hospital by now. I think it's great that she has such a good memory.