John’s surgery was scheduled for May 1st at 3 o’clock. Catherine woke up early the day of john’s surgery. She decided to call him. He had told her that he was awake for some time, and invited her over for a cup of tea. He didn’t want to be alone; Catherine told him it would be a while.
She had
made a May basket for John. You make a
basket out of construction paper, fill it with candy or flowers, hang it on the
door knob ring the bell and run away. If the person catches you, you’d have to
ask him her or out. She fixes a blue basket with peanut butter cups, mints, and
some cashews, and a red rose for luck. She hangs it on John’s door, rings the
bell and runs down the hall. John answers the door, looks up and down the hall
and doesn’t see anybody. He takes the basket inside. Looks good but can’t have
any of it. He puts the rose in a vase with water.
Catherine
goes over to John’s place and he can’t figure out who left him the basket.
“Think through and I’ll kiss you.”
Catherine said.
Catherine
helps John pack his bag for the hospital. Tooth brush, comb, pajamas and razor.
Footie’s for his feet, paper back western story book, which he’s wanted to read
for a couple of months. With his bag all packed Catherine drover him to the
hospital.
When they arrived at the hospital John notices a truck
with Harley Davidson emblem on the rear windows. The truck looks like his
brothers vehicle. They walked through the main entrance of the hospital and
John sees his brother waiting for him. He’s glad that he came. After they exchange
hugs John introduces Catherine. Brother throws in a slick comment saying that
she was too nice and pretty for him.
“You two wait here and I will
go check in.” John said
The lady in admitting gave John a big smile.
She reminded John of his 7th grade history teacher. She was a nice
lady he told her about his teacher. He reached in his pocket and pulled out his
key chain. From there he took off an apple key link.
“No, keep it for your teacher.”
She says.
John
looked back at Catherine and his brother deep in discussion. John took
Catherine’s hand and gave her the apple. The receptionist smiles at them.
“You have the best surgeon
available. Good luck.” She says.
John’s room was #12. The nurse asked Catherine and brother
to step pit of the room so she can prepare John for surgery. When the nurse
finished her job the surgeon went into the room. He explained to John what he
was going to do to John’s leg. He had made it sound so simple. Catherine was
glad the surgeon had explained the procedure to her and Brother.
John was then taken up to the surgery room. The walls and
floor were all white. There were also large lights hanging from the ceiling.
The operating table was in the center of the room. Catherine and brother were
still in the waiting room.
“I will go for a cup of tea and
coffee. We will talk about you and John, when I come back.” Brother said.
“The
hot tea hits the spot” Catherine said.
“I will tell you how we met; I
came up with the idea of a block party at the apartments. The party was on
Labor Day. We had donations of wieners and hamburgers and brat warts. The
guests brought a dish of food that they could pass. We had more than enough
food. We had free flu shots and blood pressure readings.” Catherine explained.
“See I told you, you were
nice.” Brother said.
“When are you going to come to
the farm?” Brother asked.
“I would love to come to the
farm, but we will have to decide while John is recovering.” Catherine said.
The surgeon then came and told them everything went well.
He is one of the lucky ones.
By G&G 2011-12,
By G&G 2011-12,
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