Earl and I took Brayden to University Hospital today for a test. While we were in the area, we stopped at Primary Childrens to visit ICU. It was great to see Dave (our favorite patient tech) and some other people who took care of him, but I realized there are many things that I do NOT miss about PCMC.
I do NOT miss:
Driving from Orem everyday.
Stopping at the gate to get a parking tag.
Waiting for the slow elevators.
Wandering the halls in order to entertain Brayden.
Looking for a parking space in the crowded garage.
Watching the 'real' world go by while we're stuck in the alternate reality of ICU.
But I also have to say that there are things that I DO miss about PCMC.
Most of all, the wonderful people who obviously love what they are doing because being an ICU nurse, doctor or tech is NOT an easy job. They love the kids they take care of and love to see them come back to visit.
I miss their joyful spirits. They were never afraid that they would offend us if they started joking around. Laughter is truly the best medicine when it helps keep you out of that depressing, 'my child is in ICU' state of mind.
I know some of you have had children in the hospital for MUCH longer than our two weeks. And I don't know how you did it. I think I would have lost my mind. I never would have survived without such wonderful friends and family.
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