A Theological Tooth

I awoke this morning reminded of my dentist apointment. How could I forget. My teeth had been bothering me for a few weeks and in fact I had been on antibiotics for the required 10 days. But I had a feeling that this day was not going to be a good one. First off the road was closed; unfortunatly it opened, and I had to head off to the clinic... 65km away. Once I arrived the Doctor placed me in the chair and 45 mins later, 8 needles and some drills, he exclaimed, "you need more time." "Time?" Yes indeed it seems my body didn't think much of the meds and wanted a stronger dose. So now I wait 10 more days with an open tooth; O yes, "it needs to drain," says the doctor. Needless to say painkillers were a must. Now I write in pain and with a slight uncomfortable buzz.

You need more time seems to be a very theological statement doesn't it? I wanted a quick relief and got a few painful pokes and prods and even an open sore. It will get better, but it reminds me that it really was caused by my own neglect. I had all the warnings but remained "lazy." Now I paid for it... in more ways than one $$$. I guess I need more time to think and reflect on my deeds - or lack thereof. How often do we make moral and spiritual mistakes of neglect and then pay for it later in ways similar to my tooth problem this day? Makes ya think.

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