What I Learned in an ICU Waiting Room

I learned a lot over the past few days... I learned that no matter what you think you're going through, there is always someone in a worse situation. I learned that generosity, compassion, and concern can come from total strangers. I have a regained belief in humanity. I realized that "I" am not really all that important. I have seen the angst of people who are in truly tragic circumstances, which makes my own seem a little less urgent. I learned that your daughters hold places in your heart that goes beyond any other loyalty. When you see the person closest to you breathing only from the aid of a machine, it breaks something inside you. Your thoughts are consumed by a thousand possible scenarios with a thousand possible outcomes. And on a side-note, I also learned that your birthday is simply another day...