Jesus Knows My Name

I went out to the VA today where Philip works. I wanted to deliver a card to update them and give them my number if they wanted to be updated more. I was greeted at the entrance by a nurse, Rebecca. She immediately knew who I was by sight. She told me Philip calls her “Stick” and said she has been praying. She will get the card to his team and she will tell her boss about the W-2.

Words cannot really express how deeply comforting it is to be known. How grateful I feel that she knew my name, such a simple blessing but so sustainingly precious.

ICU nurse, Erica, tells me they are weaning the sedation to see how Philip does with the Intubation. They are watching his lab work closely and he is comfortable. All his ICU nurses have been courage givers with their gentle kindnesses and willingness to care for us both. I am so grateful.

Anne

January 25, 2021