I HATE THOSE ROOMS

Most of the time family rooms are good things. just for those reasons. You can laugh and cry, sleep or pray. In fact all the time they are good things.


I remember bringing a mom to our ER room one night. Her daughter would be OK, the injuries were far less than originally conceived. All was well until she heard someone say. "The Chaplain is bringing her to the family room." Both arms were thrust out towards sidewalls, a scream filled the air. "YOU ARE NOT TAKING ME INTO THAT ROOM. YOU AREN'T GOING TO TELL ME MY DAUGHTER IS DEAD!" Its the screams I remember the loudest.


And the tears.


Last night I had to bring a man and his wife to one of those rooms. His father was My age. He had just came from surgery and passed away quite unexpectedly. "Lets go in here, it's more comfortable ... and private. Please sit down. Here is your fathers nurse. I am so sorry... we have some difficult news for you...


I hate those rooms.