"Take another drink, Please..." A shake of the head.
"Yes! You really need to drink again."
"But I don't feel like drinking now."
"I know, but you must drink some more."
"I just had to drink a few minutes ago."
"I'm sorry." "But you are going to drink once again." "You must.!"
Holding the bottle to their lips they reluctantly take a swallow. (At least you hope they do so.) As you plead with them to PLEASE take at least one more sip. ~So can be the life of a nurse here at the CTC.
Whether it is changing diapers, putting in IV's, removing the air when you have let them run dry "again," dumping pails, cleaning up the accidents, (including on yourself at times) forcing someone to drink, scrubbing out soiled laundry or whatever. It is all very much rewarded when you are given a warm smile from the patient as he is feeling better and you watch them walk out healthy and strong with a smile and "Thanks!" after being carried in on stretchers and such. It is so encouraging to see that your labors have paid off.
My greatest joy has been in seeing several patients get saved during their time here. Knowing we have touched the life of another person and one more soul has come to the master and been added to the heavenly kingdom is an unspeakable joy and the highlight of my days.
~Thea Hamann
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