Refer back to privious

So, like I was saying in my last blog (which I noticed alot of spelling errors, so JUDY there is no need to point those out) I do not like having to say goodbye to patients.

Times out I need to make a disclaimer...As a student of PT, clinicals can be stressful times and clinicals can be feared or better yet dreaded, but in the end rewarding and time well spent....so saying that......some of my patients can make it all worthwhile.

Today my MOST favorite patient was discharged. I have been dreading this day for 2 weeks. This patient and their family have been a rush of fresh air for me at work, and they would make the hour and half I had with them seem like heaven.

I was always excited for their ( I say thier b/c this patient always had family with them) time slot to begin and hated to see it end. I got the pleasure of spending time with them getting to know their personal journey to this point in their lives. Tears were shed together and shouts of jubilations were shared when goals were achieved. To me.. they are family. Admiration can only begin to describe how I feel about this patient.

SO, like I said, I have been dreading this day. I had a fear as the day began that I would be tied up and not able to to give them a proper goodbye.....and my fears came true. I had to go to another floor and during this time they had to check out. I did not get to say goodbye. I do not know If I will see them again due to clinical schedules and well...life, so here is my goodbye:

(insert name) I am so blessed in having got to meet you and your family. Watching you each day strive to get back physically to who you were before has inspired me to live each day to the fullest, to make sure that I tell those close to me I love them (and to show it as well). I am rejoicing with you in where your hard work has gotten you, and I think I began to want it just as much as you. Remember, God WAS with you when you called out to him for help and he will always be there when you need him. I love you too!