After looking after him for around 8 hours my patient looked over his oxygen mask as if seeing me for the first time
"How's your dogs?" he asked with a croak
"Fine" I said without thinking then I realised
"How did you know I had dogs?" I then asked.
"We used to buy eggs from you" he answered..."and my daughter follows your blog"
I was so pleased I left him and his daughter a dozen eggs......
Off do bed for an hour..I am falling asleep writing this.....
ps. Thanks to his daughter Michelle for leaving a comment here .......weird how things come around eh?
Very small world indeed
ReplyDeleteIt certainly is! I only live 10 miles from the hospital where I work which means many an interesting conversation when I bump into folks in the local shops
ReplyDeleteHope you slept ok
Jane
We never know how many people we touch.
ReplyDeleteIt does give you a lift when something like that happens. :)
ReplyDeleteIf you ever questioned the value of what you do, now you have reasons not to.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet story. You really are a good guy John!
ReplyDeleteAre you turning into an African? Off do bed mon... Dr Livingstone I presume.
ReplyDeleteLife's a corridor full of doors with a corner behind the one you choose to open!
ReplyDeleteIt is indeed ...
ReplyDeleteWow - really makes you think how small it really is.
ReplyDeleteStaci
Awesome!
ReplyDeleteHave a great day, John. :)
These little things in life leave you smiling. Have a great Sunday, John. Off to the sugar bush to walk the dog. Hugs, Deb=^..^=x5
ReplyDeleteGreat Post!
ReplyDeleteGo back to bed!
Just found your blog and am anxious about what all I missed. This should be interesting. No one forgets fresh eggs!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the eggs, but a bigger thanks for looking after my dad as you already know he has had pretty shitty time! I sat with him last night and looking around your ward my mum and I commented on what a great job you all do. Also on a lighter note, following your blogs never fails to amuse me, hope you slept well and keep up the good work!!!
ReplyDeleteSo sweet. xo
ReplyDeleteYou're famous!
ReplyDeletem.
The sweetness of synchronicity.
ReplyDeleteMichelle
ReplyDeleteHe was a pleasure to look after
best wishes to you and your family
john
Isn't it nice to be thanked, despite it's your chosen career.
ReplyDeleteJob well done, and fulfilling to know that others are appreciative.
You are a kind-hearted soul John, if I lived closer, I would clean your chicken coops for you, and give you a day of rest ;)
Hugs,
~Jo
That kind of thing makes blogging worthwhile doesn't it.
ReplyDeletejo
ReplyDeleteIf you lived closer
I would Let you!!!!!
Aw, this must have warmed your heart, and made you feel that blogging is worthwhile!
ReplyDeleteGeoff: missed your call today sos!
ReplyDeleteJane: strangely enough it seldoms happen to me
Gail, Jennyta,Bev, John: amen!
Pud: Stanley (as in Livingstone and Stanley) lived a couple of miles from here believe it or not!
Linda, Deb..have a good one too!
Michaele: welcome!
Mark: I wish!!!
Awww, hugs!
ReplyDeleteWell deserved!
ReplyDeleteSmall world, eh. Hope you slept well.
ReplyDeleteLife's serendipitous events! And a great comment on your care and concern for people - and animals as well.
ReplyDeleteNancy in Iowa
Every once in a while we get a glimpse of how much more closely our lives are entwined than we realize, eh? Three overlaps at once--nurse, blogger, and small holder. That's definitely worth a dozen eggs!
ReplyDeleteDia xoxoxx
I ttally agree it truly is a small world......
ReplyDeleteGill in Canada
Lovely post John.. you never know when our lives will touch someone else's in an unexpected way.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful surprise..it really is a small world with the internet and as a supplier of eggs ;)
ReplyDeleteMaura :)
:)))
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