The hospital
Thursday, April 01, 2010
Back in Sept 2009 I was rushed to the hospital in an ambulance. I was VERY sick. But that's not what this post is about. This post is about the AMAZING nurse that I had while I was there.His name was Steve and I attest my healing to him.
I was VERY scared while I was in the hospital. I had A LOT of machines hooked up to me, bags, injections, pills, coupled with the fact that all of my visitors had to wrap themselves in a hasmat outfit and gloves to enter my bubble.
Steve was gentle, calm, honest and had the softest smile. He answered ALL of my questions (and I had A LOT of questions) in a way that kept me calm, and relieved concern that I would eventually leave the hospital. He never sugar coated the situation, he told me the truth but in a way that never dramatized events. He gave it to me straight and I always respected that; actually I was thankful for it.
On one of the first nights that I was there I woke in the darkness, not sure of where I was and Steve was checking my machines. When I spoke, he held my hand and told me that I was in the hospital and that he was there and everything would be fine. That if I needed him I just had to press this button. For the next 5 days he would come and check on me every hour. It was like every time I saw him he was giving me the strength to get better. His presence gave me just enough magic to believe, to have hope.
I didn't get to see Steve when I was finally released but told myself that I would send him a card telling him that I appreciated everything he did for me.
Yesterday, I found out he passed away. Steve was only a couple of years older then me. I feel like the world has lost an amazing soul. I feel like a little bit of me is gone. I also feel like he gave me a gift. I had the opportunity to meet him and enjoy his gift to the world. He save me in ways I can never express properly.
Labels: steve leger
posted by Queen of Light and Joy @ 4/01/2010 07:02:00 AM,
3 Comments:
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At April 01, 2010,
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Thank you for sharing this story Queen. My heart is literally hurting at the thought that this young man has passed away. It also confirms however what the Dalai Lama once said that "love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them humanity cannot survive." Beside your indmitable spirit Queen you may contribute your survival to this young man's compassion. Life is rich in sometimes the strangest ways... Mon
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At July 27, 2010,
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Oh My Queen,
This story touched me so much. As I sit here to say Im Thankful you had such an angel to watch over you I have tears.
Im truly sorry for this worlds loss.
Tee..
P.S. I miss our talks.. -
At September 04, 2010,
Andre Desjardins said...
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I didn't know you were sick! Makes me sad.
