Members pappyld04 Posted March 14, 2008 Members Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 How to Dance in the Rain> > It was a busy morning, about 8:30, when an elderly gentleman> in his 80's arrived to have stitches removed from his thumb.> He said he was in a hurry as he had an appointment at 9:00> am.> I took his vital signs and had him> take a seat, knowing it would be over an hour before someone> would to able to see him. I saw him looking at his watch> and decided, since I was not busy with another patient, I> would evaluate his wound. On exam, it was well healed, so I> talked to one of the doctors, got the needed supplies to> remove his sutures and redress his wound.> > While taking care of his wound, I asked him if he had> another doctor'sappointment this morning, as he was in such> a hurry. > > The gentleman told me no, that he needed to go to the> nursing home to eat breakfast with his wife I inquired as> to her health. > > He told me that she had been there for a while and that she> was a victim of Alzheimer's Disease. > > > As we talked, I asked if she would be upset if he was a bit> late. > > He replied that she no longer knew who he was, that she had> not recognized him in five years now.> > > I was surprised, and asked him, 'And you still go every> morning, even though she doesn't know who you are?' > > He smiled as he patted my hand and said,> > 'She doesn't know me, but I still know who she is.'> > > I had to hold back tears as he left, I had goose bumps on my> arm, and thought,> > 'That is the kind of love I want in my life.' > > True love is neither physical, nor romantic. > > True love is an acceptance of all that is, has been,> will be, and will not be.> > > With all the jokes and fun that are in e-mails, sometimes> there is one that comes along that has an important message.> This one I thought I could share with you.> > > The happiest people don't necessarily have the best of> everything; they just make the best of everything they have.> > I hope you share this with someone you care about. I> just did.> > 'Life isn't about how to survive the storm, but how to> dance in the rain.'> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyger Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 Thanks for sharing that Pappy. I had a couple of relatives affected my Alziehmer's (SP!! LOL), and it's very sad for the people around them to deal with. I got teary reading this, yet remembering the good times I had with those relatives, thanks for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members pappyld04 Posted March 14, 2008 Author Members Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 While I'm very sure that you can all see by the first paragraph that this is not written by me. It was an email that I recieved from my mom that I felt was neccessary to share with all of you here. This may be only one persons view on this matter but IMHO it is important for all to see that this view is not only proper but REALISTIC!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jad20fan Posted March 17, 2008 Members Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 This is beautiful. Thank you for sharing it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members pappyld04 Posted March 18, 2008 Author Members Report Share Posted March 18, 2008 That real THANKS should go to those who find this relevant to their situation. I only pass it along since I felt there would be many here who did/would apply this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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