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I'm starting to feel better now.
It's nice to be warm and indoors on a night like tonight. It's raining like sixty out there, and there's the usual bone-chilling, damp Northwest cold, as well.
A liberal's guilt is never far away, though. I couldn't help but think of at least a few of my patients who are out in this weather. Most of my patients stay at the shelters. But I have a few campers, too. Hope they're able to stay dry...
To all of my kind, thoughtful Lounge friends: Thank you for being there.
I love you all...
CaliforniaPeggy
(149,560 posts)You sound very comfortable, and I'm glad. You have earned it.
Aristus
(66,308 posts)(I may spike it with some brandy, too!...)
onehandle
(51,122 posts)Glad you're feeling better.
And you sound comfy.
Enjoy!...
Aristus
(66,308 posts)CaliforniaPeggy
(149,560 posts)Lady Freedom Returns
(14,120 posts)Last edited Mon Dec 17, 2012, 01:18 AM - Edit history (1)
At lease I have a roof for now. Don't know for how long if I don't get a job soon.
Add: Why is it when your sick, all your worries intensify? I does not matter if it is for yourself of for others, they still hit you like a ton of bricks.
The Velveteen Ocelot
(115,659 posts)You'll feel better, sooner, with a nice warm purry cat on your lap.
Lady Freedom Returns
(14,120 posts)They say that cats can help relax when you are sick. They say if you can be calm and relax you heal faster!
Aristus
(66,308 posts)The hot chocolate is providing plenty of warmth...
Lady Freedom Returns
(14,120 posts)Aristus
(66,308 posts)Very brave, loyal dogs...
Lady Freedom Returns
(14,120 posts)Lady Freedom Returns
(14,120 posts)They are cuddly and cute and they like quite time!
The Velveteen Ocelot
(115,659 posts)that petting a cat lowers a person's blood pressure (and the cat's). http://www.knowyourcat.info/info/humancontact.htm There is also some evidence that the frequency of a cat's purr helps with healing. http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=why-do-cats-purr
Cats are good for you.
Aristus
(66,308 posts)Denninmi
(6,581 posts)You have indigent patients? Very sad.
Aristus
(66,308 posts)It can be sad, but most of the time it's very rewarding. I love the work, and I love my patients. I'd love to have one of those "why-don't-they-just-get-a-job?" types and have them follow me around for a day. That would open their eyes to the reality of life in the homeless community pretty quick.
Denninmi
(6,581 posts)You have a kind soul. People like you make the world better.