small things
THE SMALL THINGS
We can do no great things, only small things with great love.
Mother Teresa
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Mentoring a brand new nurse. Teaching her compassion, no text book can teach this, it comes straight from the heart
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Looking into the eyes of my befuddled Richard, he is scared and in the fog, I tell him not to worry, I will be his guide and help him out of the fog-he can trust me
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Placing a baby doll into the lap of Melba brings her back to happier times of “motherhood” she kisses and hugs the doll as if it was her very own baby-such gleam in her teary eyes.
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Whispering into Zolka’s ear, telling her she is beautiful. She responds with the most beautiful smile it lights up the entire room.
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Feeding Janice. She can’t comprehend to pick up a spoon and put food into the mouth, early onset dementia has ravished her mind. I feed her with spoonfuls of love
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Sticking a gold star on a caregivers back-this is my trade mark that this caregiver has done something so wonderful. No explanations needed. I do this in secret
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Reading Mother Goose nursery rhymes instead of using a chemical restraint on “My Harry” my reading puts him into a peaceful state of mind. My actions have taught the caregivers to do the same-
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Listening, respecting, dignity, touching, compassion
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It really is the small things that matter the most
It is indeed. 🙂
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Wow. I loved this! Especially the first one regarding a new nurse. It’s so true. We were all “new” once & have been on the green side while being treated at times, like complete morons. I hated it done to me & can’t stand to see another do it to someone else. In fact, I don’t tolerate it on my “watch” and my team knows this. Love your gold star routine. Making staff feel important & appreciated!
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You are sent from heaven.
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I so want to go back to school and be a nurse. I have wanted to do that for the longest. If only I had the money…
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you are such a wonderful person.
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I’ve always known you had a LOVING soul……. Will you take care of me when I’m in a different world? I pray there will be someone as gentle and caring as YOU! HUGS
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Hi, thanks for your note. All I am looking for is a little honesty.
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i just had an afterthought…cant get honesty if Im not giving it myself.
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You are wonderful, in so many many ways 🙂
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Without such small things, I think the world would grind to a halt!
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They are blessed to have you there. You do something that I don’t think I ever could.
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wow. you made my eyes leak. thank you. *sniffle*
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you are so right… Did you change your name???
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ryn: yeah… I needed the “space” – it was too confining 🙂
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ryn: It’s by “Howie Day” 🙂
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I agree. The small things Do matter. Love, Ayla
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ryn: Thanks so much for your note! Getting a letter from our neighbors is a great idea, especially since we are still in contact with them. We didn’t go to trial today since they don’t subpoena the plaintiff until they know if you’re going to fight it. Plenty of time to prepare since new court date is 2 months away! Thanks again!
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ryn, thanks! It’s Matisse.
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RYN: What a REALLY cool thing to say………You truly made my night and I appreciated that. ! wink The way I see it is” I’m thinking that I should come visit you next year and learn to SNOW board from you! smiles Then we could drink my favorite Merlot and go Country dancin……..Wouldn’t that be a HOOT? Yee haw
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