Realization...Mrs W
Sometimes reality comes up and hits you right in the face.
You go into work pissy about something so un-important, although it has ruined your morning...then quickly you realize how ridiculous you are. Life is so precious. The relationships we have with one another are such gifts. Moments flicker in front of us day-by-day and we hope to catch them...sometimes we do and sometimes we don't.
I took care of a very sick man today.His named rhymed with mine. Like mine everyone who entered the room mis-pronounced it, that is until I said "hello." He gave me a half smile and said "hello there." With all the commotion of the doctors, nurses, lab people etc all he wanted was to know where his wife was. "She is my rock" he said over and over. "I need her here with me." This sentiment made me tear up a little and think of how lucky I am to have my own "rock" as he put it. No matter how much people spoke to him and tried to prepare him for what was happening he just repeated "I need her." Upon reuniting my patient and his wife I thought "I know that feeling." The feeling of utter joy and relief that someone so important to you is right there. They held hands and it was the first time I noticed a hint of color in his cheek. From that moment on the two of them looked as though they were the only two people in a crowded little room. As though the world is back in its place because they are together. It was a beautiful moment.
Things like the above happen...It is real. It puts things into perspective when you are upset about the littlest and smallest things. Why do we let them bog us down with defeat and anger? Is there a point? NO! Life is precious. It is fragile and I am reminded of that everyday. It is so true that the most significant things are the smallest things.
Holding hands....
Being with the ones you love....
Being the only two people in a crowded place....
Knowing how precious what you are holding in your hands is....
I am glad I got to meet Mr. "rhymes with my last name." You smacked me in the face.
You go into work pissy about something so un-important, although it has ruined your morning...then quickly you realize how ridiculous you are. Life is so precious. The relationships we have with one another are such gifts. Moments flicker in front of us day-by-day and we hope to catch them...sometimes we do and sometimes we don't.
I took care of a very sick man today.His named rhymed with mine. Like mine everyone who entered the room mis-pronounced it, that is until I said "hello." He gave me a half smile and said "hello there." With all the commotion of the doctors, nurses, lab people etc all he wanted was to know where his wife was. "She is my rock" he said over and over. "I need her here with me." This sentiment made me tear up a little and think of how lucky I am to have my own "rock" as he put it. No matter how much people spoke to him and tried to prepare him for what was happening he just repeated "I need her." Upon reuniting my patient and his wife I thought "I know that feeling." The feeling of utter joy and relief that someone so important to you is right there. They held hands and it was the first time I noticed a hint of color in his cheek. From that moment on the two of them looked as though they were the only two people in a crowded little room. As though the world is back in its place because they are together. It was a beautiful moment.
Things like the above happen...It is real. It puts things into perspective when you are upset about the littlest and smallest things. Why do we let them bog us down with defeat and anger? Is there a point? NO! Life is precious. It is fragile and I am reminded of that everyday. It is so true that the most significant things are the smallest things.
Holding hands....
Being with the ones you love....
Being the only two people in a crowded place....
Knowing how precious what you are holding in your hands is....
I am glad I got to meet Mr. "rhymes with my last name." You smacked me in the face.
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