Just a note to let you know that we will be leaving Arizona on Monday, March 31st. We have one more service and then we are off to Waco for a couple of weeks then on to Oklahoma.
We ask that you keep us in your prayers as we travel and thank God for how He has used us here.
May the Lord bless and keep you!
Have a great day, love you pass it on.
Don
Saturday, March 29, 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 be 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 is 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.'
I took his vital signs and had him take a seat, knowing it would be over an hour before someone would be 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 is 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.'
("Thank You" to Dave Sutton for sharing this with us.)
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Sunday's Coming
Good morning,
It is a wonderful day, no matter what is going on.
I pray you share the same attitude as me today. We live in a world where people become discouraged, are hurt by others, but we Christians have something very special: God's promises!
"When trials come we can count it all joy."
He is always with us and will do the best for us.
We need to look for someone who is feeling down and share the love of Jesus with them.
My prayer for you today is, first, that you are alright and then, that God will use you today to brighten someones life.
Thanks for being a part of our lives and for the encouranging words by email and phone and in person.
I'm sending along 2 attacments. All you have to do is click on them and read. They are worth the time.
I'm sending along 2 attacments. All you have to do is click on them and read. They are worth the time.
As always,
Have a great day, love you, pass it on.
Don
Turn on your sound. Click here: Twinkies (Thanks Danny.)
Have a great day, love you, pass it on.
Don
Turn on your sound. Click here: Twinkies (Thanks Danny.)How is what you do every day making someones life better?
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