A Shining Star
Recently, I had minor surgery done. When I woke, post-op, a young nurse was caring for me. She was bringing me a drink, checking my blood pressure, and generally being very gentle and kind.
We started to talk and she explained she was a trainee nurse, but that she continually struggled wit her confidence and self esteem. She also had a weight issue after comfort eating due to being severely bullied as a child.
She tended to my needs quietly and compassionately. After leaving the hospital, I decided to send her a card of appreciation. Inside I enclosed a little silver star on a chain that was gifted to me when I achieved good results in my counseling training. I explained this in the card and wrote, "This is being passed to you for your starring role in being a caring and compassionate nurse".
- Posted by CatherineE
- May 3, 2014
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Whisky And Chocolate
I listened as a woman told me how her father, who is almost 100 years old, is a full-time career for his 96 year old wife.
I told her I thought that was wonderful and asked, "What does your father do to indulge himself a little?" She told me he likes a drop of whisky and also enjoys chocolate.
Now, I didn't know his name, or where he lives, but I went out and bought whisky, chocolate, and a jar of malt whisky marmalade. Then I gave them to a family member to pass to him.
On the day I decided to go out and buy the gifts I won more than the equivalent cost in Premium Bonds!
- Posted by CatherineE
- Feb 21, 2014
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