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towards him. “Daddy,” she asked, “Is all “We take care of our patients
this for me for Christmas?” like we would hope someone
would take care of our mom.”
Accolade Nurse, Cari Bigham, RN
A dagger pierced through my heart. It
was late January, and this little girl was
just now getting her Christmas gifts? Speaking
What kind of a daddy was he anyway?
The Pharisee within me snapped to from the heart
attention, pointing an accusing finger.
In my filthy self-righteousness, I
immediately drew my own conclusions. We tailor expert medical care specific to your needs in the setting you love best.
In fact, I had the poor man tried, We bring health care home.
convicted, and judged without mercy!
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The Holy Spirit nudged me. “You Skilled Nursing
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find this man guilty, do you? You are Vital Sign Monitoring
the guilty one.” Convicted and full of Lower Extremity Management
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The man put his hand on her thin
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tears. “Yes, baby, everything in that bag Bathing, Dressing
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is for you for Christmas, ‘cause you’re Medication Reminders
daddy’s favorite girl.” Her laughter was Transportation to Doctor Visits
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punctuated with a snort. “I’m the only
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Suddenly she was serious, very serious. Medical Social Services
As they walked along together, the little Therapy Services
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girl nodded wisely, and almost in an Volunteer Services
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mind waiting till you have enough Short-term Inpatient Care
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money, Daddy. And this way everything Respite Care
was on sale, so you got me LOTS more Pain & Symptom Management
than you could have at Christmas.” Her Caregiver Support
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voice softened, “Thank you, Daddy.” His Spiritual, Dietary, and Bereavement
eyes locked with hers, and the love and
understanding that flowed between them
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