Or so the song says. There is a little boy on my ward that has an un-curable disease. He is doing great and it won't kill him today or tomorrow, but the odds are against him. Simply because he doesn't live in a first world country. Because of this I've found myself giving him extra attention lately. Playing games with him, holding him when he hurts or dancing around to make him laugh. He really likes to simply sit and just spend time with me. For some reason I'm quite popular with little boys, if only I was as popular with boys my own age ;) Throughout my shift as a charge nurse there is bound to be at least one little boy sitting beside me. Sometimes coloring or sometimes playing with a balloon (aka chewing on it, which they know is a no, no).
As I lay in my bed all I can think about is how excited I am to go spend time with the boys tomorrow at "work". I am blessed to love on kids that maybe don't feel healthy or perhaps even worthy of love. A little expression of love can make all the difference in the world. A smile, a greeting, holding their hand, a hug, a back rub, or just simply sitting together not saying a word can move mountains. I can't even count how many times a patient has simply sat beside me and just put a hand on my shoulder or arm just to know I am right there beside them. Walking with them along their journey. I am so blessed to be a part of that journey, thank you for helping me along the way through prayers and support. Give love abundantly today, you don't have to be in Africa to make a difference!!
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