I looked down, and the lower half of my body was a vivid crimson. The next thing I remember, I was lying naked on my back as my nurse silently gave me a sponge bath, my regular blueish tint restored. I lay there in profound puzzlement for a while. Parents, I hope you will clip this column and share it with your young ones. For this is a great lesson in perseverance.
Life is truly a rich pageant of wonderment.
I hope that nurse will change my catheter again soon. Copyright 2001 Onion, Inc., All rights reserved.