A Powerful Lesson in LOVE. (21)
CjTenorSax: It was a busy Morning, ~8:30 am, 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 @ 9:00 am. I took his vital signs and had him take a seat, knowing it would be over an hour before someone would be 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's appointment 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 awhile and that she was a victim of Alzheimer's Disease.
As we talked, I asked him 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 my tears as he left, I had goose bumps on my arms, 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.
The happiest people don't necessarily have the best of everything; they just make the best of everything they have.
"Life isn't about how to survive the storm, but how to dance in the rain".
I cannot credit this. The Credit was not posted. This is on the wall in the gym I belong to outside the Changing rooms.
This IS the kind of Love I also want. How about the rest of you?
He said he was in a hurry, as he had an appointment @ 9:00 am. I took his vital signs and had him take a seat, knowing it would be over an hour before someone would be 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's appointment 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 awhile and that she was a victim of Alzheimer's Disease.
As we talked, I asked him 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 my tears as he left, I had goose bumps on my arms, 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.
The happiest people don't necessarily have the best of everything; they just make the best of everything they have.
"Life isn't about how to survive the storm, but how to dance in the rain".
I cannot credit this. The Credit was not posted. This is on the wall in the gym I belong to outside the Changing rooms.
This IS the kind of Love I also want. How about the rest of you?
I know that if I just have alittle faith and think postive that someday I may experience that kind of love again.
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Yes, I agree......how sweet, reading this gave me goose bumps.....
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I'd just like to have that once in my life.
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True Love is an acceptance of all that is, has been, will be, and will not be.
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Someone who loves you as you are and loves you as you get older just as much.A partner that is there though thick and thin.Someone to count on and to count on you.Yes and to be there when the other takes their last breath,that is real commitment and I want it in my life.
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It's the kind of love I've been looking for all my life and I know it's out
there and I desereve to have it , the man that gives me that LOVE
he will be the happiest man on earth because I shall make it
so.
I saw my parent's live that love. My dad died at the
age of 105 -- my mom died at 98 years old. And I witnessed their love
for each other when my dad was 100 years old. 
there and I desereve to have it , the man that gives me that LOVE
he will be the happiest man on earth because I shall make it
so.
I saw my parent's live that love. My dad died at the age of 105 -- my mom died at 98 years old. And I witnessed their love
for each other when my dad was 100 years old.
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my eye muscles are tinglin' 
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CjTenorSax: It was a busy Morning, ~8:30 am, 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 @ 9:00 am. I took his vital signs and had him take a seat, knowing it would be over an hour before someone would be 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's appointment 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 awhile and that she was a victim of Alzheimer's Disease.
As we talked, I asked him 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 my tears as he left, I had goose bumps on my arms, 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.
The happiest people don't necessarily have the best of everything; they just make the best of everything they have.
"Life isn't about how to survive the storm, but how to dance in the rain".
I cannot credit this. The Credit was not posted. This is on the wall in the gym I belong to outside the Changing rooms.
This IS the kind of Love I also want. How about the rest of you?-------
He said he was in a hurry, as he had an appointment @ 9:00 am. I took his vital signs and had him take a seat, knowing it would be over an hour before someone would be 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's appointment 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 awhile and that she was a victim of Alzheimer's Disease.
As we talked, I asked him 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 my tears as he left, I had goose bumps on my arms, 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.
The happiest people don't necessarily have the best of everything; they just make the best of everything they have.
"Life isn't about how to survive the storm, but how to dance in the rain".
I cannot credit this. The Credit was not posted. This is on the wall in the gym I belong to outside the Changing rooms.
This IS the kind of Love I also want. How about the rest of you?-------
You bet I do girl don't we all huh?
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Yes...this is the kind of love I want again in my life. But I am smart enough to know that I was blessed enough to have it once...some never have it at all. 
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Dknew: I'd just like to have that once in my life.
And I hope you're able to have that wonderful/beautiful experience.
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Yes this is the kind of love I want....
"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.
That's a sad story....but beautiful testament to love at the same time... 
"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.
That's a sad story....but beautiful testament to love at the same time...
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somechick: I was a nurse in acouple of care homes when I used to reside in Michigan and let me tell you I was wittness to some residents who resided there who rarey or if ever recieved visitors from their families.
During my breaks I'd sit in the rooms and visit or else sometimes I'd have lunch with them as well.
During my breaks I'd sit in the rooms and visit or else sometimes I'd have lunch with them as well.
you have a good heart dont change a thing
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somechick: I was a nurse in acouple of care homes when I used to reside in Michigan and let me tell you I was wittness to some residents who resided there who rarey or if ever recieved visitors from their families.
During my breaks I'd sit in the rooms and visit or else sometimes I'd have lunch with them as well.
During my breaks I'd sit in the rooms and visit or else sometimes I'd have lunch with them as well.
A gentle soul... Me, I have an image to maintain..
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Ouchh: you have a good heart dont change a thing
Thank you. I've always loved people and love doing things for them and am always happy when I know that I've made someone else happy and made their day.
I was taught to always threat people that very same way I'd hope they'd treat me.
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Very nice post.
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HJFinAZ: A gentle soul...
Me, I have an image to maintain..
Me, I have an image to maintain..
I've always had compassion for others. It's just how I am.
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somechick: I've always had compassion for others. It's just how I am.
I should post.......
But I won't....
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somechick: Thank you. I've always loved people and love doing things for them and am always happy when I know that I've made someone else happy and made their day.
I was taught to always threat people that very same way I'd hope they'd treat me.
I was taught to always threat people that very same way I'd hope they'd treat me.
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He said he was in a hurry, as he had an appointment @ 9:00 am. I took his vital signs and had him take a seat, knowing it would be over an hour before someone would be 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's appointment 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 awhile and that she was a victim of Alzheimer's Disease.
As we talked, I asked him 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 my tears as he left, I had goose bumps on my arms, 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.
The happiest people don't necessarily have the best of everything; they just make the best of everything they have.
"Life isn't about how to survive the storm, but how to dance in the rain".
I cannot credit this. The Credit was not posted. This is on the wall in the gym I belong to outside the Changing rooms.
This IS the kind of Love I also want. How about the rest of you?