Contest #3 : O2 Vapor - Life Is Good!!!

[lettucehead]

#6

I almost didn't post this because I thought it might be too upsetting for some people, so I PM'ed it to VulcanVap3r and he gave the thumbs up to go ahead, so -

This is another one of those 'it doesn't seem happy, but it really is' moments -

As I posted before, I work in hospice care.

Last week, I held a woman as she held her dying baby.
The little baby girl was perfect - ten fingers, ten toes, a surprisingly thick head of dark chestnut hair that stuck up in in little spikes all over her head.

But she was born with her umbilical cord wrapped around her neck several times.
As soon as the doctors saw on the monitors that the baby was in trouble they did an emergency c-section, but it was too late. She had been deprived of oxygen for too long.
She had severe brain damage.

Soon after she was born and resuscitated, she started having seizures.
They just wouldn't stop.
She just seized and seized. Her tiny body trembled constantly.
The doctors worked and worked over the course of weeks, but still she seized.

Her mom and dad and three older siblings saw her pain.
They said, 'No more. Let her rest.'
And, so she entered Hospice Care and I met her.


She died at home over this past weekend.
With her mother holding her in her arms and her father stroking her head.
She was two months old.

In the days before she died, her seizures were less. And though the doctors said the brain damage had caused her to be blind and deaf, she would open her eyes and seemed to fix on her parent's faces.
She seemed at peace.

Though her mother and father are heartbroken and grieving, they are at peace, too.
Their baby girl is whole now.
And in no pain.

I am so thankful for the opportunity to care for such a lovely, strong, amazing family.
I am so thankful for being able to bring a measure of comfort to such a beautiful baby girl.
I am so thankful she was able to be with her parents as she died rather than hooked up to machines and wires and needles.
I am so thankful...


Every day is a blessing.
Every day is good.

 

[morri]

and I am so thankful.........for people like you.

Twice in my life, I have depended on and received such tremendous beautiful help......from people like you.

Twice in my life, I felt helpless and would have been helplessly alone.........but for people like you.

Death is a bit easier, more peaceful and more loving because .......of people like you.


Thank You.

morri

#6

I almost didn't post this because I thought it might be too upsetting for some people, so I PM'ed it to VulcanVap3r and he gave the thumbs up to go ahead, so -

This is another one of those 'it doesn't seem happy, but it really is' moments -

As I posted before, I work in hospice care.

Last week, I held a woman as she held her dying baby.
The little baby girl was perfect - ten fingers, ten toes, a surprisingly thick head of dark chestnut hair that stuck up in in little spikes all over her head.

But she was born with her umbilical cord wrapped around her neck several times.
As soon as the doctors saw on the monitors that the baby was in trouble they did an emergency c-section, but it was too late. She had been deprived of oxygen for too long.
She had severe brain damage.

Soon after she was born and resuscitated, she started having seizures.
They just wouldn't stop.
She just seized and seized. Her tiny body trembled constantly.
The doctors worked and worked over the course of weeks, but still she seized.

Her mom and dad and three older siblings saw her pain.
They said, 'No more. Let her rest.'
And, so she entered Hospice Care and I met her.


She died at home over this past weekend.
With her mother holding her in her arms and her father stroking her head.
She was two months old.

In the days before she died, her seizures were less. And though the doctors said the brain damage had caused her to be blind and deaf, she would open her eyes and seemed to fix on her parent's faces.
She seemed at peace.

Though her mother and father are heartbroken and grieving, they are at peace, too.
Their baby girl is whole now.
And in no pain.

I am so thankful for the opportunity to care for such a lovely, strong, amazing family.
I am so thankful for being able to bring a measure of comfort to such a beautiful baby girl.
I am so thankful she was able to be with her parents as she died rather than hooked up to machines and wires and needles.
I am so thankful...


Every day is a blessing.
Every day is good.

 

[kritter]

#5
You know life is good when ya can REALLY stop and smell the roses!

 

[lettucehead]

You are such a very lovely person, Morri...
So beautiful...

and I am so thankful.........for people like you.

Twice in my life, I have depended on and received such tremendous beautiful help......from people like you.

Twice in my life, I felt helpless and would have been helplessly alone.........but for people like you.

Death is a bit easier, more peaceful and more loving because .......of people like you.


Thank You.

morri

 

[DreamingButterfly81]

Here's a fun one. I don't remember what # I'm on so I'm gonna say 5 cuz I know I didn't get that far lol.

I recommend this if you ever get the chance, its just fun. I've done it several times. Go into a greeting card store or any store that sells cards. Pick out a nice lighthearted "have a good day" type card. Purchase the card, then ask the cashier for a pen, taking note of their name from their name tag. Step aside so the line can keep moving, say something nice in the card, made out to the cashier. I usually thank them for good service, or working with the public. Then seal the envelope, write their name on it, and leave it on the counter. Don't say anything else, just leave. If they try to tell you that you forgot it say "no I didn't" smile and leave.

 

[Reddhott]

"Sometimes people are beautiful.
Not in looks.
Not in what they say.
Just in what they are.

 

[priorities]

Oh my...lettucehead...* morri...all of you how touching..lettuce what a special story...sad but so loving too...hospice is just that special too...I am such a firm believer in Hospice...I steer everyone in that direction in their time of need...what a special job you do ..what a special person you are...* All of this just touches my heart so..thank you all for sharing your inspiring and loving stories with us all....so much we can learn and/or be reminded of....{{hugs}} to you all..............*

 

[VulcanVap3r]

Great touching posts

Morning everyone.. lettuce that was cute..

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...sent via subspace

 

[kritter]

#6
Ya know life is good when ya see a scene like this!

 

[kritter]

#7
Ya know it's good when ya git a chance doing this!

 

[mattt9998]

#1 Life is good when my PV hits good

 

[mattt9998]

#2 Life is good when I get vape mail

 

[mattt9998]

#3 when I find mya new all day vape

 

[mattt9998]

#4 Meeting my new nephew last week for the first time am now an uncle 2 times over

 

[mattt9998]

#4 My GF Beth is beautiful

 

[mattt9998]

#5 a plate of lobster and steak

 

[mattt9998]

#6 after dinner vape with a glass of port

 

[mattt9998]

#7 surprise visits from out of town family

 

[mattt9998]

#8 sex (had to do it ..lol)

 

[mattt9998]

#9 puppies