I had surgery this week. My children and my best friend Cheryl were there with me. While waiting to be taken to surgery, my kids, who seemed to revert to their teenage years, entertained me with singing and joking. When the nurses would pass by my area of pre-op they would stick their heads in and smile at the antics going on in there.
My associate pastor was there, too, part of the time. He offered prayer and words of encouragement. He held my hand right before I went to sleep and they carted me into surgery. He stayed with my family until I was out of surgery and in recovery. (I still haven’t heard a word from our Senior Pastor, and our church isn’t that big!)
Since I have been home, I think it’s strange that other than my kids and my friend Cheryl, I have heard from only one person in my church. A lady who doesn’t sing in my choir, or serve on any committees with me called me the next day to check on me. The people who I am closest to at church, those who I sing with every week in choir, party with and those in my quartet have remained mysteriously quiet. I have heard from only one. I am puzzled by this. They call themselves “choir family” but remain reticent. I wonder why. I surmise that though they might care, they are too busy to show it. Life goes on I realize. I also realize that I am old, alone and don’t give a lot of time or money to my church. I hope this doesn’t make a difference.
Just who are my friends? It makes me wonder!!!
Peace,
JE
I have no idea why you haven't been called and checked on. I would have thought your church had a call group that would have checked on you at least in the couple days following your surgery. On the other hand, I know that several did comment on your Face Book page. If they were from your church, I don't know. What I think really strange is that your Senior Pastor has not contacted you at least once.
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