lilDevil 2 #1 July 1, 2008 How to Dance in the Rain 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. 'Life isn't about how to survive the storm,but how to dance in the rain``````````````````````````````````` " Cant keep a good woman down " Angels have wings, but devils can fly ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 14 #2 July 1, 2008 Thanks for sharing that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #3 July 1, 2008 one of the better ones Chris You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tmaricle55 0 #4 July 1, 2008 Great life story.... one of those "MUST HAVE" on my list! Muff Brother # 3883, SCR # 14796 ICD # 1 - Pres. Yeah, I noticed and I think it's funny! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lilDevil 2 #5 July 1, 2008 See I do have a soft side but you know that allready huh :-)``````````````````````````````````` " Cant keep a good woman down " Angels have wings, but devils can fly ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 622 #6 July 1, 2008 is that side near the tattoo???? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lilDevil 2 #7 July 1, 2008 Quote is that side near the tattoo???? My arse aint squishy yet so PPPPP ``````````````````````````````````` " Cant keep a good woman down " Angels have wings, but devils can fly ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #8 July 1, 2008 Quote Quote is that side near the tattoo???? My arse aint squishy yet so PPPPP no it's not , pretty bloody good nick for an old girlYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightingale 0 #10 July 1, 2008 I got that in a my email a few days ago. It's a really cool story! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lilDevil 2 #11 July 2, 2008 Quote agreed. But youve not seen my arse so PPPPP Ask Squeak about playing pool Thanks for the compliment ``````````````````````````````````` " Cant keep a good woman down " Angels have wings, but devils can fly ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #12 July 2, 2008 Quote Quote agreed. But youve not seen my arse so PPPPP Ask Squeak about playing pool Thanks for the compliment I've seen it and then someBut not THAT someYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leapinglizardto 0 #13 July 2, 2008 one of the best posts i've seen here yet. thanks for sharing it. wiped away tears myself while reading it. warn us before you do that. 30 secs. to read a post = same emotional response as a 2 hr. chick flick. warn us with a sneak preview 1st, next time. It's pretty pathetic when you have to TELL people you're fucking cool Skymama «narrative»This thread will lock in 3..2.. What a load of narrow-minded Xenophobic Bullshit!-squeak Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildblue 4 #14 July 2, 2008 ... so I was really the only one (besides Slapster) that 'thawt' "Oh god... not another one of these?it's like incest - you're substituting convenience for quality Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leapinglizardto 0 #15 July 2, 2008 whos slapster & why are you asking me? It's pretty pathetic when you have to TELL people you're fucking cool Skymama «narrative»This thread will lock in 3..2.. What a load of narrow-minded Xenophobic Bullshit!-squeak Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildblue 4 #16 July 2, 2008 Quote whos slapster & why are you asking me? Slapnuts And because you were the last post... I can't be bothered to scroll all the way back up to click 'reply' to the original poster.it's like incest - you're substituting convenience for quality Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leapinglizardto 0 #17 July 2, 2008 oh cool. Quote And because you were the last post... I can't be bothered to scroll all the way back up to click 'reply' to the original poster. slackerIt's pretty pathetic when you have to TELL people you're fucking cool Skymama «narrative»This thread will lock in 3..2.. What a load of narrow-minded Xenophobic Bullshit!-squeak Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
