I've written about our large extended family before. My home is a central hub for aunts, uncles & cousins - coming and going at all hours (because we live with our in-laws but mostly because Uncle Pepe lives next door). And although it can be overwhelming at times, I wouldn't have it any other way! For every time where I've felt I needed my space and wanted to complain, there are 100 times that I've felt so happy to be a part of this crazy (some may says dysfunctional) family.
This week my FIL was sick and had to be admitted to the hospital for some unexpected surgery. Thank goodness, he is fine and recovering well. It is times like these that I think what a wonderful family I have. It reminded me when I was sick 3 years ago and everyone took shifts at the hospital as they are doing this week.
This week's experience also reminded me what an amazing health care system we have - one that is practically 100% funded by our government. There are a lot of horror stories of how inefficient our health care system is. We read about people having to wait days to see their family doctor (and some not even having one). There are numerous reports about long wait times for specialists and hospital tests. My family has been very lucky. I was, and continue to be very well cared for by our health care system and by our hospitals. This week my FIL was able to get an appointment with his family doctor, had an x-ray in a neighbourhood clinic, got the results of the x-ray, was sent to the ER, had a CT Scan, was admitted to the hospital, saw a specialist and had surgery all within 48 hours. I'm not sure if our experiences are the exception - I really hope it is the norm.
So today I am feeling very grateful for all the nurses, doctors, hospitals, and all the health care providers we have in our community.
Y.C.
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