ER Volunteering: EMOTIONAL Effect
crushing in the ER
THINGS THAT MAKE ME SMILE
When…
someone takes home a baby instead of a bill
an accident victim’s neck brace is removed
an old man flirts
I see newborn twins
a physician delivers good news
an elderly patient is treated with respect
the nurses gossip and laugh when they get caught
I bring a cake and the staff is appreciative
a certain doctor smiles (hugely) when he sees me
I can make anyone in the ER laugh
there’s hope
THINGS THAT MAKE ME CRY
When…
a child comes in with a sick mommy
a mommy comes in with a very sick child
a battered woman has a miscarriage
a child accompanies a chemo parent
I make eye contact with the chemo patient
a patient loses his dignity
there’s no hope
THINGS THAT MAKE ME GULP
When…
a special needs patient rises above it
a patient with challenges finds out there are even more
I can feel someone’s happiness
a certain doctor flirts with me (even though he more unavailable than ER’s Dr. Doug Ross)
(What kinds of things make you smile, cry and gulp? Share in the comments.)
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EMTs work SO hard. I have HUGE respect!
You’re gonna like my answer: What makes me smile, cry, and gulp? Getting on stage and playing the first few notes. 🙂
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Yes, I do like your answer. Being on stage is all the colors of the rainbow of emotions. Have fun in Las Vegas with your mom (what a Nice Nico — ahhhhhh…)
I can only imagine the stuff you go through, the good, the bad, the sad…..makes my heart ache when I see pain, sadness, helplessness and it makes your heart melt when you witness new babies being born healthy, old men flirt and I think it would be tiggeriffic if I could walk out of the hospital with no bills but unfortunately that aint happening but my baby is alive and getting better so thankful, grateful and blessed I shall be:) xoxox
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Soooo glad your baby is getting stronger and better. Your posts always show your braveness. I’m amazed by your ability to see the goodness through all of your challenges. XO!