August 9, 2016. Little Rock, AR. "You've Got to Laff at Life"

My oil business co-worker in the late 70's, Dick, had a very lighthearted, carefree approach to life. His favorite expression was the title of this post, and we tried to laugh as much as possible to keep up with him, but mostly we laughed at him and the situations he encountered. That applies to our day of travel, but mostly to our experience at the VA for my heart cath pre-op appointment and our evening so far.
Most of the situations we encountered will have to wait for explanations in person, rather than in writing which could subject me to legal action for libel, slander, defamation and a host of other retaliatory actions. After all we are to love others......... But we did have a good visit with the assisting surgeon and feel comfortable with what to expect tomorrow and what the possible dangers are. When we returned to the hotel, provided for by the VA, we came up to our room and promptly had to evacuate down 10 flights of steps due to a fire alarm which turned out to be a false alarm. Fortunately the thunder and lightening downpour took place after we were allowed back in the building, but before the elevators were put back in service. Needless to say, we didn't walk up the 10 flights, but waited for the elevators to run. It gave us a chance to thank the three trucks worth of firemen and visit with some of the other vets being put up at the hotel awaiting their procedures tomorrow.
We also were given a reprieve in reporting to the hospital from 6:30 to 7:30, so we can "sleep in" an extra hour tomorrow. It looks like they will be able to do the surgery through my wrist rather than the other option where the chiggers have claimed ownership. They will prep the chigger-zone just in case, which will give the doctors and nurses a good "laff" when they see the damage the little varmints have done.
Time for the Olympics and hopefully a restful night. Thank you for the prayers and good wishes. God is still on His throne, and has all the details, including the "laffing" under control. Talk to you in a few days.


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