A cheerful heart is good medicine {day 8}

Last Halloween, {day 48 of Clarence's hospital stay} the kids dressed up and visited Papa. It was super nice to bring some holiday cheer to him. The hospital routine -- the drive, the parking lot, the elevators --  had become our new normal. Therefore, it was quite natural to include papa in our fun.

A cheerful heart is good medicine. Proverbs 17:22

Click here to read {day 9}

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This is part of the 31 Day series: 
The Clarence Chronicles: Lessons of Faith from the ICU

Click HERE to read Day 1, which links to all the posts in this series.

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Fun in the ICU? {day 4}

"A cheerful heart is good medicine,

but a crushed spirit dries up the bones." 

Proverbs 17:22

Is it possible to have fun in the ICU? When life hangs in the balance, it doesn't even seem like this should be a question. How can fun even be a part of such a somber, trying experience? Yet, laughter is is an important part of the healing journey for both the patient and the care-givers, given appropriate moments.

Laughter brings stress relief. Laughter brings perspective. Laughter bonds us together.

Laughter is good medicine.

Click here to read {Day 5} 

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This is part of the 31 Day series: 
The Clarence Chronicles: Lessons of Faith from the ICU

 Click HERE to read Day 1 and to link to all the posts in this series.

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