A new view

"If you believe, you will receieve whatever you ask for in prayer."
Matthew 21:22

I have several new views this morning, one being physical and the others have more to do with my thoughts. The new physical view is that from the 10th floor... if your immediate reaction was disappointment for us, that was only the beginning of my feelings when I was told my room number. We go up to the tenth floor, walk in my room, and I walk right out. To say that it smelt less than desirable was an understatement! I went and told the clerk who proceeded to sit at her computer and type. Then my nurse comes to introduce herself, but sees us all standing outside the room. She asks, "Is there a problem?" and I wanted to say, "Yes, this room stinks (I won't tell you what of) and I am not on the 12th floor." I decided to just stick with the first half though. She said she would call for it to be cleaned again and we could wait in the family lounge. As we sat there and I got more and more grumpy about my room assignment, I realized (with the promptings of my mom ) that I needed a new view on my attitude. My nurse was very kind and caring and I am sure they all are, they just aren't familiar faces yet. I also realized that I need a new view on my faith. I was talking to my grandma on the phone as we drove into MD Anderson yesterday. We were talking about my treatment and how she would pray at her prayer group that morning that I would have no complications. I also asked her to pray that the body aches that I get towards day 3 or 4 of a treatment aren't as bad as they have been in the past. They have gotten so bad that it is incredibly painful to move any part of my body in bed let alone get up and walk or go to the bathroom. As soon as I said this though, she said with all confidence, "We are going to pray you just don't get them at all!" Funny, I had never even thought of praying for that, but it sure sounds good... my prayers have definitely changed since that conversation! I wish everyone was as lucky as me to have such a kind, loving grandma that is a wonderful role model in their lives!