Fwd: True love
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 h is
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 h e
Was in such a hurry. The gentleman told me no, that
He needed to go to the nursing home to eat breakfast w ith 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.
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 a re?"
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 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. I had to share it with you all.
Oh, by the way, peace is seeing a sunset
And knowing who to thank.
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.
