touching e-mail i recieved

[m.t.hands]

It was a busy morning, approximately 8:30 a. M., when
An elderly gentleman in his 80's, arrived to have stitches removed
From his thumb.

He stated that 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, we began to engage
In conversation. 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 then 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 are some that come
Along that have an important message, and this is one
Of those kind. Just had to share it with you all.

Oh, by the way, peace is seeing a sunset and knowing who to
Thank. The happiest people don't necessarily have the best of
Everything; they just make the best of everything they have. (Amen to
That!)
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[motor]

that was nice..thanks for sharing..

[cataway]

thank you

[Rebel Hog]

Thanks for sharing brother!