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How To Dance In The Rain
It was a busy morning, about 8:30, when an elderly gentleman in his 80s 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 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 a while and
that she was a victim of Alzheimer's Disease. I asked 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 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.
This one I thought I could share with you.
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. I just did.
'Life isn't about how to survive the storm but how to dance in the rain.'
Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly!
Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably and never regret anything that made you smile!
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