Passionate1's blog: "THIS IS WHAT LOVE IS TRULY ABOUT...."

1. I can see your point, but I still think you're full of shit. 2. I don't know what your problem is, but I'll bet it's hard to pronounce. 3. How about never? Is never good for you? 4. I see you've set aside this special time to humiliate yourself in public. 5. I'm really easy to get along with once you people learn to see it my way. 6. I'll try being nicer if you'll try being smarter. 7. I'm out of my mind, but feel free to leave a message. 8. I don't work here. I'm a consultant. 9. It sounds like English, but I can't understand a word you're saying. 10. Ahhhh...I see the f***-up fairy has visited us again... 11. I like you. You remind me of myself when I was young and stupid. 12. You are validating my inherent mistrust of strangers. 13. I have plenty of talent and vision; I just don't give a damn. 14. I'm already visualizing the duct tape over your mouth. 15. I will always cherish the initial misconceptions I had about you. 16. Thank you. We're all refreshed and challenged by your unique point of view. 17. The fact that no one understands you doesn't mean you're an artist. 18. Any connection between your reality and mine is purely coincidental. 19. What am I? Flypaper for freaks!? 20. I'm not being rude. You're just insignificant. 21. It's a thankless job, but I've got a lot of Karma to burn off. 22. And your crybaby whiny-ass opinion would be...? 23. Do I look like a people person? 24. This isn't an office. It's Hell with fluorescent lighting. 25. I started out with nothing and still have most of it left. 26. Sarcasm is just one more service we offer. 27. If I throw a stick, will you go away? 28. Errors have been made. Others will be blamed. 29. Whatever kind of look you were going for, you missed. 30. I'm trying to imagine you with a personality. 31. A cubicle is just a padded cell without a door. 32. Can I trade this job for what's behind door #1? 33. Too many freaks, not enough circuses. 34. Nice perfume. Must you marinate in it? 35. Chaos, panic, & disorder - my work here is done. 36. How do I set a laser printer to stun? 37. I thought I wanted a career; turns out I just wanted a salary. 38. Who lit the fuse on your tampon? 39. Oh I get it...like humor...but different.

THIS IS WHAT LOVE IS ALL ABOUT It was a busy morning, approximately 8:30 am., when an elderly gentleman in his 80's, arrived to have stitches removed from his thumb. He stated that he was in a hurry as he had an appointment at 9:00am. I took his vital signs and had him take a seat, knowing it would be over an hour before someone would to able to see him. 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 talked to one of the doctors, got the needed supplies to remove his sutures and redress his wound. While taking care of his wound, we began to engage in conversation. I asked him if he had another doctor's appointment this morning, as he was in such a hurry. The gentleman told me no, that he needed to go to the nursing home to eat breakfast with his wife. I then inquired as to her health. He told me that she had been there for a while and that she was a victim of Alzheimer's disease. As we talked, I asked if she would be upset if he was a bit late. He replied that she no longer knew who he was, that she had not recognized him in five years now. I was surprised, and asked him, "And you still go every morning, even though she doesn't know who you are?" He smiled as he 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 the goose bumps on my arm, and thought, "That 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. With all the jokes and fun that is in e-mails, sometimes there are some that come along that have an important message, and this is one of those kind. Just had to share it with you. Oh, by the way, peace is seeing a sunset and knowing who to thank. The happiest people don't necessarily have the best of everything; They just make the best of everything they have. (Amen to that!)