A Conversation

Last night two little guys were hanging out with me, one on each shoulder:

Angel: What are you doing?

Devil: Shh! Watching a television show.

Angel: About what?

Devil: Patients whose heads catch on fire during surgery.

Angel (tapping foot): But Jenny’s getting surgery in a few days.

Devil: I know, and this is really freaking her out. Ha Ha!

Angel: That won’t happen.

Devil: It might. The oxygen from the breathing tube catches on fire if there’s a spark from the equipment.

Angel (whispering in my ear): Turn the television off. Visualize the doctor’s hands moving fluidly, draining the cyst, removing it with ease.

Devil: Quiet! You’re missing the best part. Did you see Jenny’s heart rate jump during footage of that last accident?

Angel: This is unnecessary stress. Be wise. There are better ways to spend your evening.

I turned off the television and read the bible. It’s full of stories about Jesus healing others. Much better.