24 HOUR PHARMACIES

It has been an interesting few days, which is why I haven't contributed anything to these pages in a while. It has taken a while to get Gill's medications balanced so that she doesn't have another day like Saturday when she threw up everything she tried to eat, or Sunday/Monday when she was climbing the walls with pain.

Three times over the weekend we have needed a pharmacy at a weird time of day - 6.30am, 8.30pm, 9.30pm and our local friendly, neighborhood drug store at the end of the street was no use at all.

It's real convenient to be able to go there for most things and we've got to know everyone who works there, most of whom come from Pakistan originally. I've had some great chats with them about the work our church is involved with in India, South Africa and the Domican Republic and we also took about the wonders of Asian food. They're great folks and provide a great service - during regular hours.

But when you're in a corner and need some extra help, it's good to know that any time of the day or night you can drive down to Selden and chat to a bleary-eyed pharmacist who you hope is compus mentus enough to fill your prescription correctly.

I'll take efficiency over convenience any day.

Makes me wonder how many people are sitting in churches that are convenient and friendly, but really just aren't cutting it!!!