Readmitted

So, I’m writing tonight from my hospital room. This was a planned readmission to start the Blincyto that I mentioned in my last post. I hope to start the Blincyto tomorrow and get back home early next week. As a point of clarification, the Blincyto is administered through my PICC line and not through my abdomen. I was glad to receive that news today.

Being back in the hospital has been an interesting day. I find it comforting to see familiar faces (hidden behind masks of course). I’m familiar with the processes and systems and know how things work making the transition much easier than the first trip. I will say, however, that if this were Summer Camp I’d be negotiating my way back into the car.

I enjoyed my time at home and cannot wait to get back. Going between the two worlds isn’t easy, despite the fact that I’m only here for a week or so. My mental game is strong. I did 23 days of inpatient on the first trip without seeing family. I’ll survive this short trip knowing that I will have several weeks at home starting very soon.

This aspect of my experience makes me wonder what it must have been like for Christ to be in this world separated from Heaven. I’m grateful that Christ was willing to experience that separation as part of His plan for my salvation - and yours.

We are each blessed that we have a High Priest who has experienced that same challenges that we face. In one way or another, Christ has relevant experience. He can relate. So, when you appeal to Him, He gets it. It isn’t academic for Christ. He has experienced the trials of this world. How comforting is that?

”For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” Heb 4:15-16