Once again, my visit to the hospital has shown me humanity at its best. Doctors may spend thirty seconds with you (if you’re lucky), but the real heroes are the nurses. I am constantly amazed at how these people deal with the toughest situations with real grace. When you’re at your filthy lowest, they are there to pick you up. Sure, there are one or two who seem to just be punching the clock, but for the most part, its a job that one just has to love.
I can’t complain about anything with my job when I see what these people deal with day in and day out. God bless ’em.
I remember the first time I stayed in the hospital for a week as a 12 year old with a double concussion. It was the nurses that really seemed to care and help out. The physicians, bless them too, were just too busy with dozens (?) of patients to attend to while the nurses, while still VERY busy, seemed to have just enough time to take a geniune interest in my well-being.
Nurses rock.
I’m glad you’re doing well, Mark and I hope to see you back at work soon.
-Greg