Bikkur Holim

The term Bikkur Holim means "visiting the sick" and is a very important mitzvah (divine commandment) in Judaism. It is something that I appreciate doing for others because having been in the hospital once for over a week - I know how important visitors can be.

Unfortunately, several of our friends need to be visited currently.

Chaya has her wisdom teeth removed on Monday and has been resting at home since then. She's not able to get around much and can only eat very soft foods. We visited her after class one day and have been calling to check up on her.

Jean got sick on Tuesday and has not been well since. We've called and visited when she's been awake and today were able to take her some DVDs to help stem the boredom. But, she might be contagious because now...

Eve started feeling sick today and thus operators are standing by, ready to bring whatever she needs (albeit in a Level A HazMat suit!)

Being sick right now isn't good because Yom Kippur is coming up and no one wants to go without fasting and bathing (among other things) for 25 hours! Nonetheless, for those who are sick, they must not fast on Yom Kippur because their health is of utmost importance.

Thus, Jen and I are having a quiet Shabbat dinner ourselves tonight (what it really means is we didn't get invited anywhere at all) and just trying to take it easy in anticipation of Sunday's fast and exceptionally long day of services.