HumanKind.. Be Both

[afriendg]

I enjoy watching people in everyday habitats. Yesterday, I was walking through the hospital parking lot and saw this large man walking behind 3 young boys, each a little taller than the one in front of him. He looked worried, the man. The children, oblivious to the stress that comes with hospitalization, moved with this joy that I think escapes us by adulthood. Their faces moved back and forth as if they could actually absorb the warmth of the sun. Their arms played with the breeze.

Maybe that's why we hold children. Maybe we think that we can capture some of that ease and become light in our own being.

Hug a child today.. and if you can't hug a child, hug as if you are one.

Thank you...
Every so often that ease and lightness hit, if just for a few moments, and then it's gone and we're back to our worried, harried adult selves...lets hug each other for dear life

 

[VisualExplorer]

 

[rycat25]

Bringing smiles

I enjoy watching people in everyday habitats. Yesterday, I was walking through the hospital parking lot and saw this large man walking behind 3 young boys, each a little taller than the one in front of him. He looked worried, the man. The children, oblivious to the stress that comes with hospitalization, moved with this joy that I think escapes us by adulthood. Their faces moved back and forth as if they could actually absorb the warmth of the sun. Their arms played with the breeze.

Maybe that's why we hold children. Maybe we think that we can capture some of that ease and become light in our own being.

Hug a child today.. and if you can't hug a child, hug as if you are one.

Wow...you are a joy Ms. Gasm!

Keep bringing the smiles.

 

[thedeepestsigh]

When I look on you a moment then I can speak no more, but my tongue falls silent, and at once a delicate flame courses beneath my skin, and my eyes I see nothing, and my ears hum, and a wet bathes me and trembling seizes me all over....

Sappho

 

[GiggLeGasm]

a little research to begin your morning.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SsWs6bf7tvI

 

[GiggLeGasm]

We had "Leadership Rounding" today and were fortunate enough to leave the daily grind and be a part of the action for an hour. I miss the action. I miss catching a heart attack before the person suffers. I miss inserting IV lines and NG tubes. Most of all, though, I miss the interactions that brought hope.
Today I sat with Rose. She's 85 and used to be a nurse.. and she tells me that she only retired because it became too hard for her to stand as much as she needed to.. if she wanted to care for people the way they deserve. As she spoke she drifted and her eyes warmed as she looked deep into mine. "You know what I mean," she said, with the emphasis on YOU. "People can tell if you do your work with love." And she's right.
I sometimes think that I'm afraid of love
- and just when I'm about to believe it, I meet a Rose
and I'm reminded that love motivates me more than anything

Have a joyful week

 

[BlackCashmere]

We had "Leadership Rounding" today and were fortunate enough to leave the daily grind and be a part of the action for an hour. I miss the action. I miss catching a heart attack before the person suffers. I miss inserting IV lines and NG tubes. Most of all, though, I miss the interactions that brought hope.
Today I sat with Rose. She's 85 and used to be a nurse.. and she tells me that she only retired because it became too hard for her to stand as much as she needed to.. if she wanted to care for people the way they deserve. As she spoke she drifted and her eyes warmed as she looked deep into mine. "You know what I mean," she said, with the emphasis on YOU. "People can tell if you do your work with love." And she's right.
I sometimes think that I'm afraid of love
- and just when I'm about to believe it, I meet a Rose
and I'm reminded that love motivates me more than anything

Have a joyful week

Such a touching post ...Ty for sharing this...I know how much love and compassion motivates you because that IS what you and who you are...and everyone around you feels that warmth...and are blessed to feel that...

I too deeply miss being a Nurse...I ache to nurture and miss all the wonderful stories relationships and miracles...my purpose is elsewhere now...

Bless you...

 

[meop79]

I enjoy watching people in everyday habitats. Yesterday, I was walking through the hospital parking lot and saw this large man walking behind 3 young boys, each a little taller than the one in front of him. He looked worried, the man. The children, oblivious to the stress that comes with hospitalization, moved with this joy that I think escapes us by adulthood. Their faces moved back and forth as if they could actually absorb the warmth of the sun. Their arms played with the breeze.

Maybe that's why we hold children. Maybe we think that we can capture some of that ease and become light in our own being.

Hug a child today.. and if you can't hug a child, hug as if you are one.

*HUGS*

 

[GiggLeGasm]

 

[meop79]

Does being nice to a human count?

 

[GiggLeGasm]

Does being nice to a human count?

*insert halo icon here*

 

[meop79]

*insert halo icon here*

Yep, think that's the "love your neighbor as yourself" part.

 

[BlackCashmere]

*insert halo icon here*

Ha ha ha

 

[LWulf]

Shouldn't kill me to post here...

*bursts into flame as soon as he steps into the thread*

Oh hell.

*poof*

 

[GiggLeGasm]

This is one of my favorite times of year. When I was little(r), my dad and I used to spend an entire day planting crocuses and daffodils all over our several acre yard. Then winter would come, as it can only do in the snowbelt of northeast Ohio, and the world would be covered in a blanket of crystals. I like the snow, especially when it sparkles on the tree branches, but there is something about that first peek of color that speaks to the subtle power of inner strength, sense of purpose, and awareness of timing. We should see ourselves that way, treat ourselves that way, and not be discouraged when life asks us to step out of the spotlight and become part of the larger tapestry. It's so beautiful when we let it happen.

 

[starrynightin64]

Just back from delivering a brand new walker with wheels, seat and basket to a senior who helps with the cemetery team. She tore her ACL and uses a cane. Her doctor wanted her to get a walker but refused to write a script for it so Medicare would cover it. She's fallen a couple more times and he still won't help with a script so the girls from her team called me. Another member of team D saw my SOS post for a walker and thru the power of Amazon it came in this morning. I assembled it and we just met at the cemetery to surprise her with it.

Mission accomplished

 

[done_got_old]

Just back from delivering a brand new walker with wheels, seat and basket to a senior who helps with the cemetery team. She tore her ACL and uses a cane. Her doctor wanted her to get a walker but refused to write a script for it so Medicare would cover it. She's fallen a couple more times and he still won't help with a script so the girls from her team called me. Another member of team D saw my SOS post for a walker and thru the power of Amazon it came in this morning. I assembled it and we just met at the cemetery to surprise her with it.

Mission accomplished

Good news!

 

[BlackCashmere]

Just back from delivering a brand new walker with wheels, seat and basket to a senior who helps with the cemetery team. She tore her ACL and uses a cane. Her doctor wanted her to get a walker but refused to write a script for it so Medicare would cover it. She's fallen a couple more times and he still won't help with a script so the girls from her team called me. Another member of team D saw my SOS post for a walker and thru the power of Amazon it came in this morning. I assembled it and we just met at the cemetery to surprise her with it.

Mission accomplished

Stories like this melt my heart and remind me that there are so many selfless kind human beings...Like YOU...

You have such a special giving heart...I love that about you---always doing for others...Just thinking about how her quality of life will now be so much better...Ty for doing what you did, and for being who you are...and for sharing this story...

 

[GiggLeGasm]

Mission accomplished

you're lovely.

 

[Heart_It_Races]

Thank you. I needed this thread right now.

 

[starrynightin64]

Thanks for the kind words ladies

I had to go check on an older veteran at the VA yesterday after my PT session. His kids are old military friends of mine and they just moved a year ago or so ago from here to Michigan. March 7th he had to have a heart procedure done and was south of here for it. The rehab nursing lace he was at milked his insurance for all they could and when he had no where else to go they drove him up here to the VA and dumped him in the ER on Sunday. Seriously just dumped him and took off. I'm pretty sure that's not legal.

His kids called me to try & get in to see him since they've not had any contact with even his doctors. No one is answering their questions. So I went over to stand there and give them the "are you people serious" look. I managed to get his doctor to talk to the son on my cell. This morning they are moving him to another nursing home. He needs to gain some strength and then I have a feeling it will be move him up to Michigan with them next.

I feel bad cause the old guy doesn't even have dentures and they've had him on a liquid diet & now only soft foods. I can only do so much since I am not family but the kids are gonna have to come back down here to get things straightened out.

 

[GiggLeGasm]

Starry.. your heart..

 

[BlackCashmere]

Thanks for the kind words ladies

I had to go check on an older veteran at the VA yesterday after my PT session. His kids are old military friends of mine and they just moved a year ago or so ago from here to Michigan. March 7th he had to have a heart procedure done and was south of here for it. The rehab nursing lace he was at milked his insurance for all they could and when he had no where else to go they drove him up here to the VA and dumped him in the ER on Sunday. Seriously just dumped him and took off. I'm pretty sure that's not legal.

His kids called me to try & get in to see him since they've not had any contact with even his doctors. No one is answering their questions. So I went over to stand there and give them the "are you people serious" look. I managed to get his doctor to talk to the son on my cell. This morning they are moving him to another nursing home. He needs to gain some strength and then I have a feeling it will be move him up to Michigan with them next.

I feel bad cause the old guy doesn't even have dentures and they've had him on a liquid diet & now only soft foods. I can only do so much since I am not family but the kids are gonna have to come back down here to get things straightened out.

Your heart is so huge...I admire and respect you beyond measure for being an advocate for so many and spreading your heart and compassion endlessly...

WAY too many have no advocates, especially the elderly and it is heartbreaking...

Ty for always embracing others with your kindness...it makes all the difference...

 

[GiggLeGasm]

Mother's Day is one of those days that can bring mixed emotions for some people. Not every situation is worthy of a floral bouquet... sometimes we're blessed enough to have many women in our lives who should be celebrated. That's been the case for me. I lost my mother while I was in high school. For a while, my dad became our celebrant but he eventually passed as well. I don't share this so people feel like I've suffered loss. I've actually been very blessed to have people in my life who care enough to challenge me, to encourage me, to love me for what I've become and grow excited about my potential. I just wanted to say to everyone.. Happy Mother's Day to you.. and to everyone who has made you special. You are, you know.. special.

 

[meop79]

Mother's Day is one of those days that can bring mixed emotions for some people. Not every situation is worthy of a floral bouquet... sometimes we're blessed enough to have many women in our lives who should be celebrated. That's been the case for me. I lost my mother while I was in high school. For a while, my dad became our celebrant but he eventually passed as well. I don't share this so people feel like I've suffered loss. I've actually been very blessed to have people in my life who care enough to challenge me, to encourage me, to love me for what I've become and grow excited about my potential. I just wanted to say to everyone.. Happy Mother's Day to you.. and to everyone who has made you special. You are, you know.. special.

*HUGS*

And a happy Mother's day to you too....