Post-war Recovery Gifts

"Return to Gaza"

"So, we look to the fourth quarter as a time of healing."

'I really enjoyed my stay in the hospital - I never get served breakfast in bed at home.'

Spa

"Actually, I'm still on life support. I just came by to do a feasibility study."

"Er – if you young people don't mind, I have a few things to do now. Perhaps you have a hotel or somewhere to go?"

Vlad the Inhaler

'Believe me, Mr, Hart, Laughter really is the best medicine,'

'Okay, Mom. I'm sorry I re-gifted one of the kidneys you gave me.'

"He's going to be O.K., but he still wants you to remarry."

Danger Slow Sand.

'Your master isn't due for release until the first of the month.'

Clown Cheering Up Patient.

"He should be up and complaining in no time."

'I'm going to give you something for your depression - it's an airline ticket to the Bahamas!'

As a rule, all surprise parties start out with good intentions.

"Good news! She's asking for her Banana Republic and Williams-Sonoma catalogues."

I.O.U. one pot of gold.

"Friends have been scribbling on my cast."

"Yeah, my life flashed before my eyes!...OK, it was food - all the food I've ever eaten flashed before my eyes."

"I can't stay in this hospital bed too long. Everyone will think I'm too old...too fragile...ready for the home. I'm not ready for that!"

"The doctor was more lucid today! That's a good sign!"

'Your blood Sugar is very high.'

'The food here isn't too bad, just try not to swallow !'

'Harvey does all his own 'get well' cards.'

"It says you need a CT scan and that the azaleas in the corner need to be watered twice daily."

'Haven't seen you in church lately John?'

"I've outlived my conventional and alternative doctors."

'Ignore them, Charlie. They're nothing but philistines. I liked your poetry, truly I did!'

"Call me a taxi if I start foaming at the mouth."

"We're doing everything we can to make him comfortable, short of dressing up as male doctors."

'It didn't hurt at all. You gave it to my teddy bear.'

'I thought it might help you get your mind off things. It's a story of hope and survival. Nothing at all like your story.'

'What's for desert?'

"Should be back soon. He's just out catching a few x-rays."