Laughter Really Is The Best Medicine

--by whatthe, posted Dec 9, 2009

When I was in hospital five weeks ago having my decompression surgery on my brain, I had a visitor. It was not just any visitor, but a friend I had found on Facebook. We had gone to to school together years ago. We were very close buddies at school, but then lost contact as we grew up and had families. We hadnt seen each other for about twenty years!

I have this other friend who I was at school with. So I told her that I'd found this old friend on Facebook. Well, they got together and came to the hospital to visit me. They both had to travel long distances from different directions for a short visiting time. Unfortunately, the visiting times are strict so they had to leave by a certain time.

We had such a laugh just like the old days! But I was in so much pain from laughing. However, you know what? I would'nt have changed that for anything. Emotionally and mentally, that visit gave me such a boost. Yes, I needed heaps of pain relief but it was worth it.

I have thanked my two friends, but I don't think they will ever know just how much they help me on my road to recovery!

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Posted by whatthe
Dec 9, 2009
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Jenni wrote: I am currently working on getting rid of visiting hours at our hospital. The people around our patients are partners in our care not visitors no matter who they are so that at any time patients can experience healing in whatever way it comes. Take care

luckyman wrote: Most valued trasures come free like friendship! I'm sure you are on your way to complete health! Keep posting!

wayfarer wrote: Sounds like a beautiful experience, Whathe! How you're doing well after all that.

Aurelia wrote: Laughter is good medicine :) and a fun visit is the icing on the cake!!!! I am glad they visited you and cheered you up :0)
Keep Smiling and Get Better Quick!
~Aurelia

grammagussie wrote: A good dose of laughter sure helps to heal you. Im glad your friends made the effort. Facebook has sure helped a lot of us reconnect with old friendships.

Hugs ~grammagussie~

JuneBug wrote: I pray you are doing much better !!! I know my stomach hurts so much at times from laughing, but it feels good the same !!! Many more smiles and laughter to you !!! :)

makesomeonesmile wrote: That is very nice! My thoughts and prayers are with you that you continue to heal!

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