A Touching Moment

When talking to Shannon last week she told us about a patient she was caring for in the ICU. He was a young soldier who had been shot while out on a mission with his unit. The round entered near his clavicle traveling downward and through his upper arm severing his brachial artery. He was rushed into surgery where they were able to miraculiously save his arm and his life.

Soon after his surgery a few of his buddies came in and asked if they could see him. Knowing how important it was to these guys to see their friend she told them they coud visit for a few minutes but no more than 3 or 4 at a time. They were very thankful and 3 soldiers went in to see him, then 3 more, and 3 more. As Shannon continued with her care she began to wonder, how many of these guys are there? She went out into the hall to see if any more soldiers were waiting to come in and was shocked to see a long line of guys lined up down the hall as far as she could see. More than 60, all standing quietly waiting for their turn. Every solidier that was with him out on that mission came in, many close to tears, worried about their wounded friend.