Sitting at dinner with my friend the other night, we shared our hearts about some very difficult things we are going through this season. When I finished one of my updates, the look on her face turned to one of concern. She asked, "why didn't you tell me about that?" My reply was, "I supposed I don't know when the correct time to share is. When do you say you believe something is wrong? Medically speaking, is it at the first sneeze? If you do that repetitively you become the hypochondriac. Do you wait until you are cured or desperate in the hospital? If so, you miss the opportunity for people to pray for you or be there for you and your family. At what point in between is the right point of revelation and how much information is appropriate?" We nodded at one another in agreement that we just don't know, but we understand the quandary. Each person and their situation is different, but the questions remained.
Today, I sat on the couch browsing the internet for the perfect bracelet. Money wasn't much of a concern, I just wanted something to wear every day. I wanted to choose something versatile enough to wear in workout clothes, but that will also look fine in business casual. Growing up, I only wore white gold or silver, but I have recently grown fond of gold, too, so I thought, "maybe a two-tone bangle would be a perfect choice, perhaps a link?". Finally, I settled on a white band with a gold plate. Next, I moved on to wording for the engraving. I was limited to character spaces given. I wondered if I could fit all it needed to say.
Now, I know not everyone loves to accessorize . I don't consider myself a jewelry lover, however, to sit on my couch and know I could choose any bracelet I wanted was a pretty great feeling. Today, however, this bracelet had nothing to do with money.
ENGRAVING:
Carrie Sanders
Intracranial Hypertension
Allergies: Dilaudid & Sulfa
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Tomorrow is my 42nd birthday. On my last day as a 41-year-old, I bought a bracelet to alert medical professionals how to best take care of me in the unlikely event that I may need emergency care. I plan to live to be at least 101 and a half. In order to do so, I need to give myself every chance imaginable, even if that means buying myself a medic alert bracelet on my Birth Day Eve. You see, my friend's question, ("why didn't you tell me about that") made sense to me, but I don't want EMS asking the same thing.
I am thankful that I was able to browse the internet from the comfort of my couch and choose my bracelet without worrying about the cost. As much choice as I had in selecting the piece, the most important decision will be made when I wear the bracelet daily. The information on the bracelet will be like my own life vest. Security for me and a little help for my helpers.
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