Back to Watching the Birds

Last evening Pop's pain started coming under control at the hospital. They are trying him on a few new drugs that will hopefully keep him from getting nauseous. To make his stay a little more comfortable (at least for the rest of us), they moved him to the oncology ward where there are suites for the patients and their families. This meant that Joel (who spent the night) actually has a bed to sleep on. Pop's abdomen muscles are healing nicely, but it will take a while until he is able to move around freely. With the improved pain-control, and the surgical areas healing nicely, the doctors decided that they would prep him for release this afternoon/evening. So, in celebration, two of us ran out and bought Philly cheese-steaks for everyone at 'Steak-Out' down the street (except for Pop of course, but we got his permission). At 4 o'clock we finally wheeled him out the front doors of the hospital and into the vehicle. He is now back in his "at-home hospital bed" in the front living room watching the birds at the feeder. We knew that there would be a significant amount of time spent in this bed, so Pop got himself a bird feeder and placed it right outside the window. "I never stopped to watch all the birds before, so I figured now would be a good time to start," Pop chuckled. He has always enjoyed nature, so it's fitting that he's enjoying this. It is a simple way for him (and us all) to be constantly reminded of God's beauty, splendor, and provision.