This lady is one of the kindest and bravest I know.
Sue, I love you, may Mother Father Goddess and God love and bless you, may harmony find you and blessid may you be.
The nurse, her eyes above the mask both understanding and sympathetic, reached out a gloved hand and squeezed my shoulder in passing. That was it. It was all it took. The floodgates opened and for the next half an hour, I was a wreck. It is one of the more insidious effects of COVID that physical contact… including such small but much-needed gestures of kindness and comfort… are now as rare are rocking-horse eggs.
When my late partner was in hospital with cancer, how many times had a nurse’s arm crept around his or my shoulders or stopped us from hitting the floor? Or when Nick was attacked and left in the coma, and friends were standing vigil by his bedside, how many… including the police officer on guard… had to be held while they came to terms with what was happening? It is, I believe, a common need to…
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Bless you, Patty. Thank you.
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You’re very welcome Sue.
Your post this morning put an entirely new perspective on my day. I started out a bit grumbly but after reading this, I checked my attitude and realized how fortunate I am to be healthy and well.
I do however, relate to what you say about COVID and how isolating it has been for us all. I’m very glad you were shown that bit of affection.
Hugs to you!
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One human touch can make such an enormous difference…
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