Mike Edmisten Follower of Jesus. Husband of Nicki. Father of Ryan & Brock. Communicator of the Word.

Hospital Reflections

My mind is swimming with varied thoughts as I sit here in our hospital room waiting to go home. Nicki and Brock are both sleeping, so this is a good chance to process some of what I'm thinking.

-Our experience at Mercy Anderson Hospital has been top notch. Everyone, from the doctors to the kitchen staff, has been super. The care we've received has been stellar.

-Nurses blow my mind. Seriously, these ladies have to do it all. I watched our nurses perform careful examinations of my son and my wife. I also saw them change bed linens. Every nurse that cared for my family was outstanding.

-I'm watching a serious snowstorm outside our window right now. The thought of driving our new son home in this weather doesn't thrill me. It's gonna take a while to get home. Slow and steady wins the race.

-I loved watching Ryan as he took it all in. He seems to be adjusting pretty well to his new baby brother. We'll see what happens when we're all at home and the novelty of the new brother wears off.

-My wife is tough. Her pain tolerance is very high, and yet she's taking lots of pain meds. That tells me that she has been in serious pain…and yet she keeps going. God showcased his wisdom when he created women to be the ones to bear children. Nicki has to take it easy for 6 weeks to recover from the C-section. If it were me, it would probably take 6 months.

-Brock is something special. I know every parent feels that way when their new baby arrives, but that's by the Lord's design. There is a sense of awe that sweeps over me when I hold Brock.

-I appreciate the love and the prayers of all our friends. I also appreciate how everyone gave us some space during our hospital stay. It's been quite a tiring experience as any parent knows.

-I'm ready to eat something other than food from the hospital cafeteria. Although they do brew Starbucks coffee in the cafeteria, so that gets a gold star.

-My wife and sons are precious gifts. I take my family for granted FAR too often.

-We have been crazy blessed. God has been so good to us. I'm forever grateful.