Thirsty
“but whoever drinks of the water that I shall give him will never thirst. But the water that I shall give him will become in him a fountain of water springing up into everlasting life.” John 4:14 Over Thanksgiving I was in the hospital with an infection related to the autoimmune disease that I have. There was a chance they might have to treat the infection with surgical intervention, so I was not allowed to eat or drink for several days. Boy, was I thirsty! They were giving me IV fluids so there was no way I was going to shrivel up in dehydration, but my body wasn't convinced. All I could think about was having a drink of water. It was incredible! The all consuming intensity of that thirst was like nothing I've ever experienced. Some people might feel a little concern over being in the hospital with an infection, the prospect of surgery... not me, all I could think about was the relief one little swallow of cool water would bring to my dry and pasty mouth. Finally, I asked th