dzdiva 7 #1 July 12, 2003 I work at a cancer center and today I received a letter from the widow of one of my patients. Vernon passed away about one month ago. I so enjoyed talking to him when he came for his treatments. He was a paratrooper in WWII and when he found out I was a skydiver our bond became even stronger. He used to share his stories of jumping. I told him that I had it easy compared to his jumping days. At least I'm not a target for gunfire, not to mention having a sweet canopy over my head instead of one of those rounds that can make you a lawndart!! The respect I have for that man is immense! Anyway, his wife sent a letter thanking me for taking such good care of her husband. She said he really enjoyed our chats about planes and skydiving. Just before he passed away I gave him a picture I took of someone under canopy. She said he kept it on the tv.Sorry for the long post....I just wanted to share. Blue Skies Vernon!Laurie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #2 July 12, 2003 Sounds like you are of the lucky few that has a job they are good at, care about, and that really matters! Cool! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dumpster 0 #3 July 12, 2003 Thanks for sharing- ! Not too many of us youngsters appreciate the wisdom and experiences of our elders. Blues! -Lenny Easy Does It Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hooked 0 #4 July 12, 2003 It must be very rewarding to know you had touched someone's heart and made his last days more pleasant, at least in thoughts. Cancer is never easy, so if you brought to him some good memories or thoughts, you are special.Jan -------------------------------------- Sometimes we're just being Humans.....But we're always Human Beings. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dzdiva 7 #5 July 12, 2003 Love my job, but it can be rough at times. Love my patients!"It's not just a daydream if you choose to make it your life..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dzdiva 7 #6 July 12, 2003 I love to talk to my elders(as you put it). I've learned alot from them."It's not just a daydream if you choose to make it your life..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dzdiva 7 #7 July 12, 2003 Thanks! But I think he's the special one."It's not just a daydream if you choose to make it your life..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michele 1 #8 July 12, 2003 Well done, to have eased the soul of a dying man. How great it is to make that connection, at a time in life when it is worst, scariest. Blues, Vernon. And thanks, Lauri. Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #9 July 12, 2003 very cool laurie! I always think of volunteering at an old age home but I dont know if I could handle watching it. Quote Love my patients! I bet that cheers em up!My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SuperWoman 0 #10 July 12, 2003 That was such a great story!! Makes you think about what is really important in life. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dzdiva 7 #11 July 12, 2003 QuoteMakes you think about what is really important in life. Yeah, it does kind of put things in perspective."It's not just a daydream if you choose to make it your life..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
