This is a very special week for Pink Saturday. We are joining Kelee at the Katillac Shack for a miracle party blog. This miracle party blog is to celebrate Colette's recovery from cancer and to comment and thank Guidepost for sponsoring Colette's beautiful room makeover.
Please go over to http://www.katillacshack.com/ to view this very inspirational video and make sure to leave a comment. For each comment, a dollar donation will be given.
Beverly asked each of us to give an inspirational message, thought or memory. My sister in law sent this to me this morning and I thought it was just perfect. I hope you enjoy it.
THE RAIN
It was a busy morning, around 8:30 when an eldering gentleman about in his 80's
arrived to have stitiches removed from his thumb. He said he was in a hurry as he had
an appointment at 9:00 a.m.
I took his vital signs and had him take a seat, knowing it would be over an hour before
he would be seen. I saw him looking at his watch and decided since I was not busy with
another patient, I would evaluate his wound. On exam, it was well healed, so I spoke with
one of the doctors, got the needed supplies to remove his sutures, and redress the wound.
While re-dressing his wound, I asked him if he had another doctors appt this morning as he was
in a hurry. He replied no, and that he needed to go to the nursing home to have breakfast with his
wife. I inquired as to her health and was told she had been there for quite a while, and that she was
a victum of Alzheimer's Disease. As we talked, I asked if she would be upset if he were late. He replied
that she no longer knew who he was and had not recognized him in over 5 years.
I was surprised and asked him, "and you still go even tho she hasn't recognized you in over 5 years?"
He smiled, patted my hand and said "she doesn't know me, but I still know who she is."
I had to hold back tears as he left, I had goose bumps on my arms, and thought, "this is the kind of
love I want in my life." True love is neither physical nor romantic. True love is an acceptance of all
that is, has been, will be and will not be.
The happiest people don't necessarily have the best of everything, they just make the best of everything
that they have.
"Life isn't about how to survive the storm, it's about how to dance in the rain."
Thankyou Beverly from How Sweet The Sound for not only Pink Saturday, but for helping share with the world a most generous and giving people.
Please keep the comments coming because each one contributes to a much worthing cause. Congratulations Colette on your recovery and Thankyou so much to all that have contributed.
Happy Pink Saturday
28 comments:
Happy Pink Saturday Miracle weekend, Char! I love your post! I've read this before and it just blesses me to read it again. True love will never die! Have a beautiful weekend, my friend, and thanks for sharing.
Blessings,
Sandi
I probably won't get through the next few days without crying a lot. This story surely touches the heart. What a tremendous thing to think about. Love the post. Happy Miracle Saturday.
Ann
You gave me goosebumps...
Loved this!
Leann
I too am recovering from several breast cancer surgeries & treatment this year.
My Miracle???
It would never have been found except for a routine mammogram & a very aggressive surgeon!!
Have a Great Weekend!
Love,
Marilyn
Wonderful story Char ;) Thanks for sharing and I also feel so wonderful being able to be part of such an inspiring project this Pink Saturday! Lets hope for more Miracle Makeovers in the near future. Have a wonderful weekend, fondly, Roberta
Hello Char!
Your post is so beautiful. Thank you for sharing such a blessing.
Happy Pink Saturday.
hugs
Sissie
Such a beautiful and uplifting story. Thank you for sharing that.
Blessings,
Patti
Thank you for sharing, I love that little story.
Kat
Hi Char, I love your post today. It made me think about some of the people in the nursing home that I would see as I visited my hubby while he was recuperating from a broken ankle a couple years ago. You see the love there and it never goes a way. Thanks for sharing. Your Missouri Friend.
Happy Miracle Weekend Char...I received that from someone long ago and thought it was wonderful! I am so glad you posted it. It is perfect for this weekend event!
Warm hugs to my Arizona Friend!
Jil
I love this story. I have read it previously but it always makes me so emotional. Last year my son moved out with a friend and I found these sweet signs at the dollar store. One of them was the dancing in the rain quote and I gave it to my middle daughter. She is a dancing in the rain kinda gal like her mom! I really love this post Char. Thank you.
Hi Char!
This is so beautiful! Oh my gosh, I am touched. I love that man!
Thank--you for being on The Miracle team.
I so appreciate you and this effort!
Thank-you....
love, kelee
Hi Char!
This is so beautiful! Oh my gosh, I am touched. I love that man!
Thank--you for being on The Miracle team.
I so appreciate you and this effort!
Thank-you....
love, kelee
What an amazing man who clearly loves his wife "through sickness and health." Thanks for sharing!
Hugs,
Jacalyn
I really am touched by your story. Happy miracle Saturday, Char. Enjoy every moment of it. Blessings...Mary
This is a great story! Just love it.
Tete
Happy Pink Saturday Char.
Such amazing story.
Thank you for sharing.
Regards.
" ♥ Regina "
A very heartwarming story. I hope that lady realized how blessed she was with her husband before she became ill.
Hi Char, what a lovely story! Thank you for taking the time to write it out. It put tears in my eyes. But the darn "D" word has been here since I got up so it's not the first tears the day.
Anyway, it's a beautiful story. And thank you for visiting my blog!
Happy Pink Saturday, Charlotte Katherine. Thank you for making Pink Saturday special, and for taking part in this day of celebration and thanks.
There truly are miracles going on all around us every day. We just have to open our hearts in acceptance.
True love is such a gift. For better, for worse. For richer, for poorer. In sickness and in health.
What a wonderful story you've shared! This has been a wonderful Pink Saturday with so many blessings on every page! Happy PS! Suzie
There has never been any doubt that my sweetheart of 49+ years will be by my side till the end, sweetpea. That's just the kind of man he is...a TRUE man.
xoxo,
Connie
I'm now a follower of yours and why I haven't done this before I'll never know! :-)
That really is beautiful...thank you :)
Have a wonderful day! Be sure to visit my blog for a great giveaway!
Sarah
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Hello Char, Happy Pink Saturday. Thank you so much for stopping and leaving such a sweet comment. This makeover for Colette is just wonderful. I really enjoyed the video. Your post is just so sweet.
Blessings, Shirl
Shirls Rose Cottage
Made me smile and tear-up. Thank you for sharing.
What a very sweet story! It is rare in my generation to find loyalty like that, too much of the love for a while and move on. How great to be so devoted! Thanks for sharing!
Hugs, Lisa
Oh Char, what a sweet story about true love..so nice to see that one..and its true.
Have a great week!
Barb
G'morn, Char ~ Actually my fil went thru this exact situation that this story tells ... it is heartbreaking ... my heart broke for him & his faithful love.
Beautiful write. TY for participating in our Colette Miracles.
Have a beautiful summers week ~
TTFN ~ Hugs, Marydon
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