The warm and fuzzy feel good thread...
Feb 23rd 2006, 4:08 am
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The warm and fuzzy feel good thread...
Thought it might be a fun idea to share things that our friends or rellies have done that restore our faith in human nature.
S'pose I ought to start. Well, recently dad's been extremely poorly and has been in and out of hospital. The care he received whilst in hospital was, shall we say, questionable at best. Because he has been in so many times, for weeks at a time, you get to see a deeper insight into how hospitals are run. It wasn't good (sometimes not the nurses fault I must add). Anyway, when he was really poorly he hated being in hospital, the care was lacking but there was one nurse in particular who took the time to sit with him (when she could), talk to him and just be there (he was in a side room as he had to be isolated). She would even give him a peck on his forehead! In my eyes, she was an absolute angel.
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S'pose I ought to start. Well, recently dad's been extremely poorly and has been in and out of hospital. The care he received whilst in hospital was, shall we say, questionable at best. Because he has been in so many times, for weeks at a time, you get to see a deeper insight into how hospitals are run. It wasn't good (sometimes not the nurses fault I must add). Anyway, when he was really poorly he hated being in hospital, the care was lacking but there was one nurse in particular who took the time to sit with him (when she could), talk to him and just be there (he was in a side room as he had to be isolated). She would even give him a peck on his forehead! In my eyes, she was an absolute angel.
D D
Feb 23rd 2006, 5:23 am
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Re: The warm and fuzzy feel good thread...
Originally Posted by DollyDaydream
Thought it might be a fun idea to share things that our friends or rellies have done that restore our faith in human nature.
S'pose I ought to start. Well, recently dad's been extremely poorly and has been in and out of hospital. The care he received whilst in hospital was, shall we say, questionable at best. Because he has been in so many times, for weeks at a time, you get to see a deeper insight into how hospitals are run. It wasn't good (sometimes not the nurses fault I must add). Anyway, when he was really poorly he hated being in hospital, the care was lacking but there was one nurse in particular who took the time to sit with him (when she could), talk to him and just be there (he was in a side room as he had to be isolated). She would even give him a peck on his forehead! In my eyes, she was an absolute angel.
D D
S'pose I ought to start. Well, recently dad's been extremely poorly and has been in and out of hospital. The care he received whilst in hospital was, shall we say, questionable at best. Because he has been in so many times, for weeks at a time, you get to see a deeper insight into how hospitals are run. It wasn't good (sometimes not the nurses fault I must add). Anyway, when he was really poorly he hated being in hospital, the care was lacking but there was one nurse in particular who took the time to sit with him (when she could), talk to him and just be there (he was in a side room as he had to be isolated). She would even give him a peck on his forehead! In my eyes, she was an absolute angel.
D D
i know someone will answer this thread dd with the same issues you've come accross with the hospitals and nursing staff and unfortunately nurses arent always shown in a good light, which as a nurse it makes me feel so sad!
i'm glad there are still some angels left, like to say i'd be one of those who still cares!
its just knowing that a couple of minutes can make a huge difference to not only a patients well being but for the families too.hope your dad gets well soon
debbie xx
Feb 23rd 2006, 5:31 am
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Re: The warm and fuzzy feel good thread...
Originally Posted by debbiemc
sorry to hear your dad has been so poorly, it seems there are a lot of parents lately who have been so poorly or even left us dosent it.
i know someone will answer this thread dd with the same issues you've come accross with the hospitals and nursing staff and unfortunately nurses arent always shown in a good light, which as a nurse it makes me feel so sad!
i'm glad there are still some angels left, like to say i'd be one of those who still cares! its just knowing that a couple of minutes can make a huge difference to not only a patients well being but for the families too.
hope your dad gets well soon
debbie xx
i know someone will answer this thread dd with the same issues you've come accross with the hospitals and nursing staff and unfortunately nurses arent always shown in a good light, which as a nurse it makes me feel so sad!
i'm glad there are still some angels left, like to say i'd be one of those who still cares!
its just knowing that a couple of minutes can make a huge difference to not only a patients well being but for the families too.hope your dad gets well soon
debbie xx
Just thought it would be nice to share some 'good' stories for a change, could be about absolutely anything.
D D xxx
Feb 23rd 2006, 7:28 am
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Re: The warm and fuzzy feel good thread...
Originally Posted by DollyDaydream
Aw, thanks Debbie.
Just thought it would be nice to share some 'good' stories for a change, could be about absolutely anything.
D D xxx
Just thought it would be nice to share some 'good' stories for a change, could be about absolutely anything.
D D xxx
your right DD, lets have some nice feelgood threads eh.......
well, after the week we've all had here, hubby put his arms around me and just said 'i love you and whatever happens and where ever we end up,we'll be together with the kids'
Feb 23rd 2006, 7:31 am
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Re: The warm and fuzzy feel good thread...
Originally Posted by debbiemc
your right DD, lets have some nice feelgood threads eh.......
well, after the week we've all had here, hubby put his arms around me and just said 'i love you and whatever happens and where ever we end up,we'll be together with the kids'
well, after the week we've all had here, hubby put his arms around me and just said 'i love you and whatever happens and where ever we end up,we'll be together with the kids'
Aw bless him
Feb 23rd 2006, 7:40 am
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Re: The warm and fuzzy feel good thread...
[QUOTE=WendyC]Aw bless him [/QUOT
yep, got a gud un this time round
[/QUOTyep, got a gud un this time round
Feb 23rd 2006, 8:02 am
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Re: The warm and fuzzy feel good thread...
[QUOTE=debbiemc]
Awww this is a nice idea!
I've probably got a few but the one that springs to mind is my hubby. I'd been going through a really rough patch a couple of months ago and struggling to cope - he simply said to me "God Rach, emotionally you are the strongest woman I know"! Doesn't sound much I know but after having such a shit few months it is something that has stuck in my head and helped me through. Bless him
Originally Posted by WendyC
Aw bless him [/QUOT
yep, got a gud un this time round
[/QUOTyep, got a gud un this time round
I've probably got a few but the one that springs to mind is my hubby. I'd been going through a really rough patch a couple of months ago and struggling to cope - he simply said to me "God Rach, emotionally you are the strongest woman I know"! Doesn't sound much I know but after having such a shit few months it is something that has stuck in my head and helped me through. Bless him
Feb 23rd 2006, 8:38 am
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Re: The warm and fuzzy feel good thread...
Originally Posted by DollyDaydream
Thought it might be a fun idea to share things that our friends or rellies have done that restore our faith in human nature.
S'pose I ought to start. Well, recently dad's been extremely poorly and has been in and out of hospital. The care he received whilst in hospital was, shall we say, questionable at best. Because he has been in so many times, for weeks at a time, you get to see a deeper insight into how hospitals are run. It wasn't good (sometimes not the nurses fault I must add). Anyway, when he was really poorly he hated being in hospital, the care was lacking but there was one nurse in particular who took the time to sit with him (when she could), talk to him and just be there (he was in a side room as he had to be isolated). She would even give him a peck on his forehead! In my eyes, she was an absolute angel.
D D
S'pose I ought to start. Well, recently dad's been extremely poorly and has been in and out of hospital. The care he received whilst in hospital was, shall we say, questionable at best. Because he has been in so many times, for weeks at a time, you get to see a deeper insight into how hospitals are run. It wasn't good (sometimes not the nurses fault I must add). Anyway, when he was really poorly he hated being in hospital, the care was lacking but there was one nurse in particular who took the time to sit with him (when she could), talk to him and just be there (he was in a side room as he had to be isolated). She would even give him a peck on his forehead! In my eyes, she was an absolute angel.
D D
Feb 23rd 2006, 8:45 am
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Re: The warm and fuzzy feel good thread...
Two people spring to mind straight away.
When I was living at the hospital and hospice when Mum was ill, Gobbyjock phoned me almost every night on my mobile for a chat.
Sleeping on three hard chairs pushed together, with my coat for a pillow in a hospital dayroom was incredibly lonely.
Gobbyjock kept my spirits up and has continuted to keep in touch.
Sorcha, who doesnt post alot on here, also phoned me after Mum had died and continues to call me several times a week.
This has meant alot to me and I don't know if they realise how much. Both women have seen me through really low/tearful times, have been incredibly supportive and I have only met Gobbyjock once! and haven't even met Sorcha.
So thanks to both of you, you have helped me more than you think and I won't forget it.
Samantha
When I was living at the hospital and hospice when Mum was ill, Gobbyjock phoned me almost every night on my mobile for a chat.
Sleeping on three hard chairs pushed together, with my coat for a pillow in a hospital dayroom was incredibly lonely.
Gobbyjock kept my spirits up and has continuted to keep in touch.
Sorcha, who doesnt post alot on here, also phoned me after Mum had died and continues to call me several times a week.
This has meant alot to me and I don't know if they realise how much. Both women have seen me through really low/tearful times, have been incredibly supportive and I have only met Gobbyjock once! and haven't even met Sorcha.
So thanks to both of you, you have helped me more than you think and I won't forget it.
Samantha
Feb 23rd 2006, 10:00 am
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Re: The warm and fuzzy feel good thread...
Originally Posted by Professional Princess
Two people spring to mind straight away.
When I was living at the hospital and hospice when Mum was ill, Gobbyjock phoned me almost every night on my mobile for a chat.
Sleeping on three hard chairs pushed together, with my coat for a pillow in a hospital dayroom was incredibly lonely.
Gobbyjock kept my spirits up and has continuted to keep in touch.
Sorcha, who doesnt post alot on here, also phoned me after Mum had died and continues to call me several times a week.
This has meant alot to me and I don't know if they realise how much. Both women have seen me through really low/tearful times, have been incredibly supportive and I have only met Gobbyjock once! and haven't even met Sorcha.
So thanks to both of you, you have helped me more than you think and I won't forget it.
Samantha
When I was living at the hospital and hospice when Mum was ill, Gobbyjock phoned me almost every night on my mobile for a chat.
Sleeping on three hard chairs pushed together, with my coat for a pillow in a hospital dayroom was incredibly lonely.
Gobbyjock kept my spirits up and has continuted to keep in touch.
Sorcha, who doesnt post alot on here, also phoned me after Mum had died and continues to call me several times a week.
This has meant alot to me and I don't know if they realise how much. Both women have seen me through really low/tearful times, have been incredibly supportive and I have only met Gobbyjock once! and haven't even met Sorcha.
So thanks to both of you, you have helped me more than you think and I won't forget it.
Samantha
Sob, sob...thats so lovely...sob...where's the kleenex....aren't some people just amazing, even ones we don't know very well or haven't known for very long! I think this thread is going to bit a bit emotional
Love jackie
Feb 23rd 2006, 10:05 am
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Re: The warm and fuzzy feel good thread...
Originally Posted by Mrs JFW
Sob, sob...thats so lovely...sob...where's the kleenex....aren't some people just amazing, even ones we don't know very well or haven't known for very long! I think this thread is going to bit a bit emotional
Love jackie
Love jackie
Some people dont know when they have helped others and need to be told.
Although the title of the thread is wrong now, Im so not fuzzy, I shaved this evening
Feb 23rd 2006, 10:09 am
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Re: The warm and fuzzy feel good thread...
Originally Posted by debbiemc
well, after the week we've all had here, hubby put his arms around me and just said 'i love you and whatever happens and where ever we end up,we'll be together with the kids'
:scared: dont tell baz!!
Feb 23rd 2006, 9:45 pm
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Re: The warm and fuzzy feel good thread...
dont you dare lady
hows thing sue
hows thing sue
Feb 23rd 2006, 9:51 pm
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Re: The warm and fuzzy feel good thread...
while watching 10 years younger last night,my young daughter said "dont worry mum,you wont need a facelift till next year at least" bless x irish
bless x irish
Feb 23rd 2006, 9:53 pm
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Re: The warm and fuzzy feel good thread...
Originally Posted by irishbloo
while watching 10 years younger last night,my young daughter said "dont worry mum,you wont need a facelift till next year at least" bless x irish
bless x irishI watched a programme about face lifts. Ive never thought about it up until now.
Im not sure if I would have one, dont think I would borrow money for one but if it was on offer....
Second thoughts, I dont do pain.
