VirginPotty
Posts: 11624
Joined: 7/16/2008 From: Virginville Status: offline
|
quote:
ORIGINAL: sunshinemiss Hey angel, I used to be a volunteer with a hospice program. Without fail, the most alive people I ever met were people who were dying or who had had a serious brush with death. I'm so glad to hear your sister is herself again. It reminds me of a story about Buddha. People asked him if he was god - no he says. Is he a prophet - no he says. They ask him several questions and he says no. Who are you they ask. Buddha says I am awake. May we all be awake. hugs, tgfka sunshine How right you are, Sunshine! I volunteered w/Hospice too as well as Children's Hospital AIDS Program & Ronald McDonald House. Out of all my volunteer jobs, those 3 had the most alive, most focused, most loving people I"ve ever met. When I was w/the Ronald M. House, one day I was at Children's Hospital w/my um and while we were in the cafeteria waiting for test results one of the parents of a um w/a brain tumor recognized me, came up & offered support. Her um had a MALIGNANT BRAIN TUMOR and she offered ME support? I'll never forget that day. The kids were incredible & I thank God my um was able to join me & play w/this diverse group of kids. What a rewarding experience! Angel, forgive my ramble but as I was typing I just couldn't stop the happy feelings coming to the surface at meeting folks much like you/and your sister. I'm here for you if you ever want to talk. Sorry I can't download Skype but if you want my phone #, it's all yours! {{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}}}}}}}
_____________________________
Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened.
|