My night was brutal, but the
Colonoscopy itself was a breeze.
The doctor removed a polyp which
Hopefully, is benign.
When the nurse got me settled in bed and
Attached my name bracelet to my
Wrist, she noticed mine.
"That's pretty," she said.
"Each bead has a meaning," I told her,
And I explained the colors to her and
Her assistant.
The gal's reaction was restrained.
"That's a nice story, " she said.
But later when another nurse commented on
My colored beads, she was thrilled to
Hear the explanation.
The young mom is a believer and she wants to
Help her kids make the bracelets.
I gave her mine to use as an example.
And when the doctor spoke to me before
Beginning the procedure, I told him,
"I've already prayed for you, doctor.
I prayed that God will guide you."
"Good," he said. "I need lots of prayer," and
He put me out and did his job.
Now, as I sit in my recliner finally alert after
Sleeping off the anesthesia, I realize that
My colonoscopy wasn't just intended to
Check for cancer.