Laura

For the Nurses

This is a submission for Kevin’s No Theme Thursday.

Image provided by Kevin from The Beginning at Last

Long hours, hard work, and little sleep,

It’s the weight of the world, nurses often keep.

Not for the faint of heart, this job we hold,

But the rewards can be great, with our stories untold.

And in our hearts, we have the power,

To be there for someone, in their darkest hour.

With a soul that’s compassionate, our purpose is clear,

We’re here to help, healing deepest of fears.

So just remember, when faced with despair,

Nurses are a beacon of hope, a light that’s rare.

©️ Laura Bennett

National Nurse’s Week is every year from May 6th through May 12th. 🩺

If you are reading this and you are a nurse – from one nurse to another, I thank you for all you do. I know you don’t hear it often enough. We live crazy lives sometimes, and often work in less than favorable conditions. You are most appreciated. ❤️‍🩹🙏

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      • Laura, I know that there are people who take what nurses do for granted. For me, in every interaction I have had with nurses, they have provided excellent care. Remember that there are patients who are good to nurses and other health care providers. The patients who give them a hard time are not worth the time to think about.

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  7. I have a friend that used to work in a hospice. She told me that it was an unbelievable experience. She says you wouldn’t believe what people tell you when they know their life’s comming to an end and there is no more reason for keeping anything secret. It would be interesting to hear those stories, but also I think it can be a sort od a burden.

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    • Hospice work is very, very hard but rewarding work. I volunteered in one a long time ago. There are so many insightful things people can say when their last hours are upon them, and I’m truly sure that non-believers (of spirit, of alternate worlds, of gods, demons, or monsters, or anything that has no tangible physical presence) would then have to come into questioning for them. Or maybe not. People can be so basic.
      Also, I’ll be responding to your others comments shortly 😊 it’s just been quite a day (and night).

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      • I can only imagine how it’s like to be there with those people and for those people, in their last moments. To be their company in the end of this beautiful and mesmerising adventure called life. I believe it’s hard. You are truly a benevolent person Laura, many would avoid volunteering in a hospice, since it’s a burdening experience. I guess some atheists would question their beliefs, but I’m sure some wouldn’t, cause you can always find an explanation that suits your mindset if you are determined to do so. Regarding other comments, no worries, just take your time, I’ll still be here. 😊

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  8. Great post Laura! To you and all the nurses, a sincere thanks and round of applause for all you do and for all you have to put up with 🙏👏👏 I know you are taken for granted and underappreciated too often, but I do appreciate you 😊

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    • Thank you so much, Brian! Your words of thanks and appreciation, support, and encouragement are what keeps us going through the day, and it is what makes all the difference in the world for some! 🙏 😊

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  10. I can remember every experience with a truly present nurse. It makes all the difference in the world when you’re frightened or in great pain. Also if you’re the loved one and need to feel someone is in good hands. The job is one great thing, requiring expertise and attention, but the love is precious.

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    • That is so great and powerful, and there can be some crappy nurses for sure, but it does make a difference when you’re present and able to really help alleviate others’ fears 🙏 ❤️ appreciate you and your words as always!

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  11. It’s all true. My grandfather wanted me to go into nursing and in fact we argued over it for years, because I wanted him to help me go another way. It remained a stand-off between us. However I’ve always been aware of the gravity and importance of the profession because of this, especially envisioning and running through scenarios to imagine myself in those impressive shoes!

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    • Ahhh I imagine you would’ve made an awesome nurse! You are deeply caring and feeling and look at everything from all aspects, such great qualities. 😊 sorry to hear it was a stand-off between you, however. Sometimes I do think if given a chance to do it over, I might’ve done something different.

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      • Thank you for saying that. Our mutual stubbornness cost us a lot in several areas, ultimately. He couldn’t see that his pushing me was actually hindering my being able to consider the idea seriously. There were so many ways he was disrespectful with women, very limited in that regard, so I was always pushing back, wanting him to entertain the conversation in a more expansive way.

        Ultimately, I do think it would have been a more meaningful way to use my energies than what I’m doing now. Of course, I make the most of where I am.

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      • I understand this all too well ❤️
        I’m so sorry, and often that is very much the case, when we are pushed or someone is pushing, that you can’t look at what would actually be an upside of the situation. Done that many, many times, but the other person also takes some blame. And
        please… 🙏 don’t say that. I often do think very hard about doing something else, and probably will be making a post on that soon. Plus, there are so many things we can STILL do, differently, that will be a great use of our time, as long as we are living for what is our highest good, not someone else’s 😊

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