PORCH PONDERINGS

Paralyze Her!

Written after an out-patient surgical procedure I had. I watched the DVD of the procedure and listened to the audio, even though my husband told me not to. But I am by training a Medical Assistant in my previous life, so I found it all quite amazing.

It was so unexpected - the words the surgeon spoke. "Paralyze her."

It led to more perusing:

*Paralyze her - don't let her listen to that tape player - her voice is deep and strong - so unlike that of a 12 year old. She will be paralyzed by that unexpected sound and will not speak aloud without embarrassment for years.

*Paralyze her - uncurl her hair while she is asleep - straight hair is approved. Curly hair looks so odd - but curly it remains as a torturous crown until her acceptance of the gift as an adult.

*Paralyze her - keep her from feeling unloved as a teen - keep the pills from hurting her - soon things will be better. She needs to know this.

*Paralyze her - don't let her feel the pain of having 2 babies without painkillers and the pain of no more babies after a hysterectomy. Let her realize her worth as a mature woman.

*Paralyze her - Keep her 2 minutes longer at home - away from the danger driving down the mountain. Away from the life-altering collision and injuries. The injuries resolve and bring us to the statement by the surgeon on the tape of the operation "Paralyze her - NOW!"