They say it's a good idea to have a mentor, a guardian, when you're hospitalized. Someone to just be around through the flurries of nurses, docs, and procedures. A second or third pair of eyes when yours are anesthetized or clouded with stress and sleep. Thank God for my guardians; my 'lokapalas'!
Mom and I became familiar with these popular Asian sculptures when we visted Tokyo and O'hara in 1998. Situated at the outer entrances of significant tombs and temples, the lokapalas are designed to be 'extra eyes'; watching and guarding the sacred within. My sister is a pro at this; she has sheperded my Mom through several medical procedures and is always there with her lists and notes, keeping watch. Mom is here too this time, ever the Mom, making sure that I have what I need and am comfortable though she herself is falling asleep in her chair!
Let me tell you, there aren't too many people you really want to have see you this way - and those who love you and want to be there are the best lokapalas of all!
Pat is my "on call" lokapala this time, trying to take care of the house, cats, jobs, other business in town and our deceased furnace all while worrying about me here. He too, is thankful for my solid lokapalas- the sentries here by my side!
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Hi Deb, glad to hear all is going well, happening and healing. Sending love and good vibes to you from Kansas.
Love, Rick
Thanks Rick!! good to hear from you! How is your Mom?
deb
Mom is plugging away; it is a long haul. Some tough days here and there, as you'd expect. Good news on the home test, glad things are going well for you. Know you'll be glad to get home.
MJ sends her love, too!
Rick
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