I was just now reading my emails and I have found the most beautiful message. It is about a patient who was in a hurry to have his wound looked at. This I had to share and plese feel free to copy and send to others. I almost shed a tear.
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 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.
As we talked, 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 arm, 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.
With all the jokes and fun that are in e-mails, sometimes there is one
that comes along that has an important message.. 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.’
Shanina Conway
This is so beautiful Iris…“She doesn’t know me, but I still know who she is”..that line says it all!
Glad you posted this Iris and it certainly is worth the read;)
Iris R:
I am glad you read it. Sometimes we get so much junk in the mail and when you read something like this, well it gives a tug to your heart.
Thanks Shanina
autumnwind
so beautiful. so glad to read this and so happy you shared. there really are amazingly wonderful people around us. love is so deeply inspiring. sigh… warm hugs xoxoxoxoxoxo
Iris R:
Ahhh yes, you said it, there are amazing people out there and guess what, you are one of them. And I love you to pieces Shar.
xoxo
Iris
eoconnor
wonderful read we should all be so loved !@Liz)
Iris R:
Thank you very much Liz for reading it. It made my day and now you made my day with your wonderful comment.
much love Iris
Alex Gardiner
He still has that feeling he had when first he saw her.
Love is when you first meet your heart misses a beat,
Love is when being together your heart is stronger,
Love is not just accepting your partners’ faults.
Love is your partner does not have faults,
Love is missing your love whilst you’re apart,
Love is the ache until your *not apart,
Love is not what your love can do for you,
Love is what you can do for each other,
Love is not being possessive of your love,
Love is the freedom given by not being possessive,
Love is an act of marriage between two loves,
Let no persons put asunder*.
Alex. The Auld Yin.
Iris R:
Awwww my dear gentleman friend, this is such a beautiful comment. You really know what true love is. And your wife is a really lucky woman for you are a true love. All I can say besides that is Amen.
xoxo Iris
CanyonWind
Iris R:
Thank you very much for this feature Pops. Wish it was I who had met this wonderful man. This one I simply had to share.
xoxo Iris
supernan
Beautiful thanks for sharing this..x
Iris R:
Thank you very much. I am happy to have shared it. It is too beautiful to have not passed it on.
xoxo Iris
K M
Thank You for sharing my friend, A beautiful read indeed!
km.
Iris R:
Wasn’t it? I would have liked to have met that special man. Thank you for reading my friend
Iris
Trenchtownrock
†hank you for sharing this piece.
Iris R:
I am glad to have been able to share it. I was lucky to have received it. Like I’ve said before I wish I were able to have met this gentleman in person.
xoxo Iris
Rocky Loder
thank you…sometimes we take so much for granted…great read…awesome story…
Iris R:
Your words really hit the mark. We do sometimes take so much for granted in life. All we have to do is look around us and look for the good things. Thanks for reading.
Iris xo
annieannie
iris
if we take this to our hearts and keep it fresh in our minds it will help us to live a less selfish and more giving life
i seldom open fwd e mails i have little time for most
thankyou for this special one
xx annie
Iris R:
You are so right in this. And I usually don’t open much mail, unless they are from special friends or family which I know will bring a beautiful surprise.
Thanks Annie
and as always I send you my love
Iris
xoxo
JLSeagull
You’re right…so glad I read this,
Iris R:
I am glad you did read it and some how I know there is a smile over there. I know that I am.
xoxo Iris
SimplyRed
oh yes …I work in aged care…we see so many poignant moments…this story has made me think of them…thank you :O)
Iris R:
Thank you for reading and I am so glad you can relate to this. Yes, there are so many stories out there showing love from friends and family.
Iris xo
Arcadia Tempest
Oh .. he is a happy man.
Would like to share my breakfast with his thoughts me thinks
Thank you Iris for posting this…such a worthwhile story to take on board..xx
Iris R:
You are so right Arcadia. I would also love to share my breakfast with him. As a matter of fact, it would also be nice to share breakfast with your thoughts also. Thank you for reading
Iris
Avalone
Wonderful share. Thank you Iris. x
Iris R:
I am glad you liked this one and thank you not only for your comment, but also for your lovely visit.
Iris xoxo
rjcolby
Lovely read.
Iris R:
Thank you for reading and for your lovely visit. I am glad you enjoyed this one.
xoxo
timbuckley
Thank you for sharing this true love story
Iris R:
How could I not? Thank you for reading and your much appreciated visit.
xoxo
mohawk man
my love worries so because she’s some years older than me; i’m gonna show her this, maybe then she’ll understand just how deeply i care for her
Iris R:
That is sooo sweet. Real doesn’t doesn’t care about age. As long as both of your souls stay young at heart it will live til eternity. Thanks for the link. I have added her to my watch list to look at her work also.
iris
Sherri Nic...
Iris, what beautiful writing..alzhiemers disease has got to be one of the worst deseases around. I have seen personally and it breaks your heart to see someone who was a cheery sweet indiviual and the sadness of the family is monsterous..To see your loved one everyday like this dear man is so wonderful to see ..there was a wonderful movie about alsheimers..It was called the note..There is no doubt about the tears that you had..I just joined in tears with you, but mainly happiness that one loves someone so much till the very last minute!!
Thank you Iris for sharing such a sad but lovely story about love!!!
Sherri:):)
Iris R:
Oh Sherri, thank you. I have seen also the terrible effects this decease has, not only on the person, but on the family. When they momenentarily come back and remember you it is so much joy, a little bit of hope, thinking he or she is back and then the sadness you face when he or she gets lost again. I never wanted to see the movie for they told me it was sad and then I caught it about half way one day and it really brought tears to my eyes.
Thanks Sherri
Sherri Nic...
It is a real tear jerker but also shows beauty of love…I can picture it right now..he laid and died with her..oh there goes the tears I was such a sad movie just as you say..the sadness of what the family has to go thru..again so heart breaking ..but it was good for you to share this story..God Bless and huggs
Sherri:):)
Iris R:
I’m so sorry Sherri,
I didn’t see this comment. Oh, yes the entire movie was so heartbreaking and the last part where they both passed away together had me all in tears.
God Bless and much love
xoxo Iris
MtnRainbows
Ahhhh, a wonderful message!
Iris R:
Isn’t it Sandy? If we were able to love or be loved this way. I’m so sure that if it were in his hands he would not have her in the nursing home, but would be taking care of her himself.
xoxo Iris
MaryMac
What a wonderful story about love. His courage to stay and love her is inspiring. I’am so happy I found this, Iris.
peace love and happiness for you always
Iris R:
Thank you sooo much Mary. This is what I call real love. It does inspire you to love unconditionally. Thank you for reading. I really appreciate it.
xoxoxoxo Iris