Last week, my husband Bob and I had the opportunity to spend some time with our precious baby granddaughter who happens to be in the NICU at Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City.  We stayed at the Ronald McDonald House nearby.  I was truly impressed by both facilities and the level to which the personnel and accommodations of each were child and family-friendly.  Both organizations have children and their families at the heart of their practice.  It was refreshing to be in settings that demonstrated caring and compassionate practices and we can only say, thanks be to God for such places! 

Thanks be to God for the state-of-the-art healthcare that enables infants in difficult situations to receive the very best care available. Thanks be to God for facilities that offer hospitality to families who are wrenched from their homes because their children are facing life-threatening or serious illnesses.  Thanks be to God for people whose generosity allow for such services. Thanks be to God who grants the professionals in the healthcare industry with the skills necessary to offer this top-notch care.

Now, let's pray that this generosity and compassion would extend to all in our nation.  Let's pray that our nation's leaders can get beyond the polarity of politics and behave in a manner that is best for our common interest. 

I know I'm idealistic.  But it can't hurt to pray.