Nurse's Day!
Tomorrow, May 6th is Nurse's Day. It is a day set aside for recognition of one of the most difficult, one of the most demanding, and at times, one of the most thankless callings a human being can answer to. Yet, it can also be one of the most wonderful and most inspirational endeavors to undertake.
There are many aspects and facets to nursing and certainly a wide range of individuals who answer the call. There is however, one overriding commonality among nurses just as their are Firefighters, Police Officer's EMT's, etc.; that being a true desire to help those in need.
I have witnessed and experienced personally, the wonder and beauty of great nursing care during times of illness or injury. As well, I have observed the comfort and relief good nursing has brought my terminally ill father-in-law, who now, in his last few days is in the care of Hospice. Equally, I have seen the relief brought about by great nursing, recently experienced by my wife's mother, who is valiantly battling breast cancer.
Each of us has, or perhaps will, at some point find ourselves in the throws of our own personal battle with injury or illness. During that battle, despite all else we may endure or experience, it will most often be the care of nurses that made the most difference, physically and emotionally. It certianly has for me.
Thus, if only for a moment, say a quiet little prayer or offer a thought of thanks for those who have chosen such a demanding, at time demoralizing, and yet still beautiful calling, to answer. If you personally know a nurse, a simple hello of recognition tomorrow will mean quite a bit to he or she.
I am most grateful for the tender care, relief, compassion, understanding, and concern, that Nurses have extended me during my time in their care. I understand all too well, how difficult that has been. I am equally grateful for the peace they have extended my family members during their times of need, and certainly now, the care they provide my father-in-law in his last days, and my mother-in-law in her struggles as well.
For those of you who follow in the footsteps of Linda Richards (America's First Trained Nurse) let me offer my heart-filled thanks and best wishes.
TRC
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2 comments:
Well said Tom.
I solemnly pledge myself before God and in the presence of this assembly, to pass my life in purity and to practice my profession faithfully. I will abstain from whatever is deleterious and mischievous, and will not take or knowingly administer any harmful drug. I will do all in my power to maintain and elevate the standard of my profession, and will hold in confidence all personal matters committed to my keeping and all family affairs coming to my knowledge in the practice of my calling. With loyalty will I endeavor to aid the physician in his work, and devote myself to the welfare of those committed to my care.
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