“When the bridge is gone, the narrowest plank becomes precious.” – Hungarian Proverb
Start Small
Born on Third Base
A Prayer for the Caregiver
Unknown and often unnoticed, you are a hero nonetheless. For your love, sacrificial, is God at his best. You walk by faith in the darkness of the great unknown, and your courage, even in weakness, gives life to your beloved.
You hold shaking hands and provide the ultimate care: Your presence, the knowing, that you are simply there. You rise to face the giant of disease and despair, It is your finest hour, though you may be unaware. You are resilient, amazing, and beauty unexcelled, You are the caregiver and you have done well!
– Bruce McIntyre
Because the Patient
Dedicated to all healthcare workers, both clinical and non-clinical…
- Because the patient has a need, we have a job to do.
- Because the patient has a choice, we must be the better choice.
- Because the patient has sensibilities, we must be considerate.
- Because the patient has urgency, we must be quick.
- Because the patient is unique, we must be flexible.
- Because the patient has high expectations, we must excel.
- Because the patient has influence, we have the hope of more patients.
- Because of the patient, we exist.
A Little More
Developing Character
Attack is a Call for Help
Put it Into Practice
The Vacant Seat
A sports fan was sitting in the top row at the Super Bowl, barely able to see the field. He noticed a vacant seat about 3 rows back on the 50-yard line. It was still vacant when the second quarter started, so he went down and asked the man seated next to it if anyone was sitting there.
The man said “No, have a seat.” A few minutes later he asked the man if he knew whose seat this was and why they weren’t here at such an important event. The man said that for ten years it had been his wife’s seat but that she had passed away.
Feeling sorry for the nice man, the fan asked if he didn’t have a friend or family member that he could have offered the seat to instead of just leaving it vacant. The man said, “No, they’re all at the funeral.”