Cheers/Salutes
I am setting this aside as a separate page. A page where we all can recognize and acknowledge the Earth Angels that are among us. I believe each and every one of us, in our time will be exactly that an Earth Angel to another. Literally every single person could at times be listed on this page.
Here though I want to recognize those few, and we all know the ones I am referring to. The ones that are always the first to offer assistance where needed no matter what the circumstances. Those that always go the extra mile to help out. Those that will just as quickly offer aide to a stranger as quickly as a friend. Those who’s hearts are so full of love and compassion for their fellow man, it seems to almost burst out of their being.
It seems in our world today, recognitions is only given to those that make one huge contribution. This is where I want to recognize the millions that just go about their days making their own small contributions towards making the world a better place for all. Our unsung heroes, that don’t even see themselves as doing anything special. But they are special and deserve to be recognized, it is the millions and millions of small acts of kindness that make this world a better place to live in daily. Please tell me who it is you want to recognize.
September 20, 2007 at 7:32 am
Andre, Melany and Sandy of Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (seven oaks) as well as the fifth floor unit 1 of Seven Oaks Hospital, are individuals within the health authority that have gone far above their job descriptions. Care and compassion are not prerequisits of the health care profession. However, these individuals made getting through each day a little easier. When Andre came to bathe and shave dad, he spoke to him in a way that made dad smile. Melany was so gentle in her tough job of wound management. Sandy, Sandy was always there in her position as manager. What ever we needed we usually got it that same day. And always with a determination that dad receive the best care possible.
Unit 1 of Seven Oaks Hospital, professionals with a heart I seen every day that dad was there. When dad passed, they all came to say good bye. They all had tears and wonderful stories dad’s strength in suffering in silence.
He is gone now, he touched so many lives.
September 27, 2007 at 6:28 am
I was my pleasure and privilege to care for Mr. Chevillard in his last months. The real heroes are his family members. Karen and Henri showed strength, love and devotion rarely witnessed by this nurse. It was wonderful to see a family taking such exemplary care of its patriarch Mr. Chevillard must have been a very wonderful father to have such wonderful children.
November 20, 2007 at 1:08 am
Dear Bil-
Today I was trying to leave a post on a website calling Caring Bridge. It’s a place where family can post daily updates on someone’s serious or terminal condition and family and friends can send messages. We have a client and friend who is dying of cancer and I stopped short of saying, “Have a Happy THanksgiving”. Although the whole family is devoutely faithful, and they (as we all do, have much to be thankful for, it just seemed inappropriate. Rufus is having extreme breathing difficulties and can’t hold down any food. So, I was looking for words to say that and went to the internet. It was then that I found your site. I couldn’t stop reading. I am at work and so that puts a damper on what/how much I can write. However, I had to let you know that you lhave left such a profound and indellible mark on how significant life, living, and who we are really is! You and Vi and your family are inmy prayers today. Never forget that God still does miracles/
Dear Lily, welcome to the blog and thank you so much for your very kind comment. I am so sorry to hear of the difficult time being faced by Rufus and family, they are in my prayers. So often, it is so very difficult to find the appropriate words, that can express feelings in any given situation. Your loving heart and caring attitude will have been noticed and really appreciated by all. A loving caring heart shows through beyond any words.
How ever you came across my site, I am glad you did. My attitude towards life has changed so much over the past several years. This change has been a wonderful thing for me to experience. It is my hope that by simply sharing my experiences, my thoughts and feelings maybe, just maybe someone may view their own lives in a more positive manner.
I hope you will visit again and comment often.
Bill
February 13, 2008 at 7:08 am
On monday it will be one year since my mom passed away. She was and always will be the angel that was in my life that watched over me. I miss her every day. We are going to have a little get together to laugh and celebrate her life as a family monday evening. I have so many great memories of times with her laughing until we cried, and just being together as mother and daughter. My one hope is that I can have that same kind of relationship with my kids that I had with her!
April 18, 2008 at 6:42 pm
Padre Salvatore Renna, a missionary in Brasil who passed away on April 8. I have often posted about him and his work at my blog. He is not just an angel, he’s a true saint and though I miss him dearly, I feel his presence by my side all the time now.