That wasn’t my first time drawing blood from a patient.
[Real name has been concealed]
“Ok Mr O’Sullivan my name is Lisa the practice nurse and this is Sarah a practical doctor from
“Oh yes I don’t”
So I shook his hand and smiled as I always did.
“Sarah, the wife of Abraham”- Mr O’S
“Ya you’re right”- Me
“She was 94 when she got Isaac” - Mr O’S
“Oh I’m not sure of the age” –Me
“That’s very old, how would that be possible?”- Lisa
So I drew the blood off his arm while having these 2 things lingering on my mind:
* At least there’s someone in
* No matter what age we are if He wants to shower us with His bounties, He will.
"Then We gave her good tidings of Isaac and after Isaac, Jacob. She said, "Woe to me! [An expression of surprise and amazement]. Shall I give birth while I am an old woman and this, my husband, is an old man? Indeed, this is an amazing thing!" They said, "Are you amazed at the decree of Allah? May the mercy of Allah and His blessings be upon you, people of the house. Indeed, He is Praiseworthy and Honorable.""
[Hud, 11:71-73]
And alhamdulillah it was quite easy obtaining blood from his arm despite him saying that the nurse on maternity leave used to have problems finding his veins. I’m not that good either but just put on that confident face, say bismillah [in the name of God], use your knowledge, and prick! Just hope that you’re not hitting the tendon or artery now. Gotta admit we’re always on the edge.
“We’re nearly there, one more to go”
A few seconds passed.
“So we’re done now, pet”-Lisa
“Was it more painful compared to the one you had last time?”- Me
“Oh no, no” –Mr O’S
“She’s very good isn’t she?” -Lisa
“So you always take people’s blood do you?” -Mr O’S
“Ya, ya, that’s what we do. We’re vampires” –Lisa
And we all burst into laughter as I popped on the band aid on the prick spot.
Fergus View
Corofin, Co. Clare
