What a great thread !!!!! Thank you
Working in the medical field all my life I never treated just a patient , but a whole family and I always made an extra step which doesn't cost you anything , but it comfort everyone involved in crisis . While I was still working ER before working in an anesthesia it was traumatic itself for the patient and family just to be in ER at many times with a life threatening conditions . Yes , it was extra work , but very satisfying to me .
I went to a grocery store and I heard " Nurse , nurse " I turned around and there was a person said you saved my life . Well , I didn't feel I saved someone's life on my own , but obviously I made that impression on the patient by my actions . This particular patient had a heart attack and want to leave and go home . I was always honest and stern . I told him and his wife . If you leave you will die . Harsh ? Yes , but truthful . Thank God he listened . It was so great to see him and his wife still together and happy . Many times when people approach me , I am embarrassed since I don't remember " you took care of my mom or dad " . I see so many people on daily bases it was very hard to remember everyone circumstances .
As for giving , I am all for it . I have means to do so and never hesitated to give . I believe in an another thread I stated , I donate and adopt a family or single mother in need .
This past holiday was a first time I didn't do anything since my own life was in turmoil , I felt guilty for not doing anything this year , but my situation was too demanding and I was too involved in it . We really didn't have the Christmas and call me crazy, but this coming Monday we will have a typical Czech Christmas dinner as a family . No tree , but family time since we couldn't do it during the holidays .
Yet , we as family combining two houses together I am not interested in craigslist , everything will be donated to people in need . The economy it's so bad , people are lacking a basic things , I am not interested to get any money for anything we no need . Actually it's a shame we have so many things when there are people they are having a hard time to put food on the table for they family.
I hope this makes some sense since I am writing this , because my pain woke me up and I needed to take my antibiotics . I will never forget people in need and when I can , I will always do something no matter what . I was raised that way by my parents my heroes , many posts I read here just wrench my heart .
I wish I could help more .
much love to all
Vlasta