Earlier this week, I got a call from one of my World Champion colleagues and a dear friend, Mark Brown. Mark happened to be in town for on business for three days. He called me when he arrived; I had no knowledge about his trip before then. (Hey Mark, a little more advance notice next time...? <grin>)
Mark informed me that of the time he was in town, the only evening he would have free was Tuesday night. There is a great comaradarie between those who have won the WCPS title over the years, and I genuinely enjoy getting together with each of them. Unfortunately, we really don't get that opportunity too often. Or at least, not often enough for my liking. So I was glad to have a flexible schedule for Tuesday.
Angie and I picked Mark up, to go out to eat. We spent several hours talking and generally enjoying each other's company. It was a really great time.
Before going to dinner, however, we stopped in at the hospital to see our newest colleague, (2008 Champ) LaShunda Rundles. Those who've been keeping up with it know that she's been in a very serious health situation for quite a while. I that Mark would want to stop in to see her while in town, and I was right.
Tuesday was an eventful day for LaShunda, as well. She was finally moved out of ICU, and into a private room. That might not sound like a big deal, unless you consider the fact that she had been in the ICU for 69 days. That's a VERY long time.
Among the benefits of being in a private room, other than the mental awareness that "I am in the ICU" is the fact that she should be able to get much better sleep. (In the ICU, the hospital staff came in hourly to check her vitals. There's just no way I could get consistent rest like that.)
Another benefit is just the opposite of the first one I mentioned; the mental awareness that "I am taking more and more steps in my recovery; things are getting better".
LaShunda seemed tired, so we made sure to not stay too long. But I know that she appreciated the time that we were there. Before we left, we all prayed with her, as we/she is hoping that you all will do.
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