Tuesdays - What Entertains You?

I learned a long time ago that I need a variety of entertainment in my life if I am going to get through any kind of medical procedure or treatment. 

 

Years ago during a lengthy stay at the Hospital-ity Inn I needed a change of scenery and certainly a more uplifting topic of conversation. So, I grabbed the ‘all you can drink’ portable juice bar I was hooked up to (compliments of the staff) and I headed down into the lobby.  I was given preferred seating due to the fact I brought my own chair on wheels.  I settled in and started to watch the live show in the front lobby.

One male guest had obviously come to the Inn with a gold card because his juice bar had far more items on it than mine did.  He must have been somebody important!  He also had a complimentary oxygen tank he wheeled wherever he went. We struck up a conversation and I found out he was a construction worker.  He’d had a serious fall and was in need of a special tune up provided only by the Inn.  I found him to be a witty gentleman.  His entertaining stories picked my mood right up.

After 40 minutes or so with my new friend we said our ‘good byes’ and he wheeled himself to the front doors of the lobby.  He exited the building and veered to the right where the smoking section was. I watched as he removed his oxygen mask and lit up a cigarette.  He dragged on that cigarette with sheer focus.  It was like watching someone having a spiritual experience.  I never saw him again.  I often wonder how that tune up worked out for him.

Next, a boy of about 4 years old caught my eye.  He was playing a game of ‘catch me if you can’ with a man I presumed was his dad.  That little guy was having so much fun.  I don’t think the man chasing him was as enthusiastic about the game as the young lad was.  I couldn’t figure out why the man was so mad.  It was the weekend, it was beautiful out and this gentleman got to spend it with his family.  The little guy probably got up that morning and was told they were going to go visit a special guest at the Hospital-ity Inn and it would be fun!  This little guy figured out just how to do that! He made me laugh. No one else seemed to be laughing, though. Huh! 

So, it was time to gather my things and head back to my room.  Room service was coming with a special meal - another complimentary gift for all the guests.  I didn’t want to miss out. 

Sometimes we have to find things to entertain us in the most unusual places under the most challenging circumstances.  With a little imagination, anything is possible.

Happy Tuesday!

Deborah