Chimes of Joy... a nurse's story
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Chimes of Joy... a nurse's story
by issarosette Tue Aug 05, 2008 10:24 pm
Hello forces, hello co nurses from all walks of life specially my kaforces who are nurses like me... each one is invited to read this story too as this is about life and what we in the medical field often face and live on. Moments that truly inspire.
I am a reading a book called, Chicken Soup for the Nurse's Soul right now and here's a story I want to share with you from this book. Dedicated to all nurses who give their lives to the profession they truly love.
issa RN
That is the story each of us in the medical field witness everyday in our lives at work. Be it anywhere, nursing homes, private nurses, nurse care givers, clinic nurses. We have been blessed with a profession that touches lives.. as each lives touches ours. Godspeed Nurses!
I am a reading a book called, Chicken Soup for the Nurse's Soul right now and here's a story I want to share with you from this book. Dedicated to all nurses who give their lives to the profession they truly love.
issa RN
Most people, wether hospital staff, patients, or visitors, are familiar with "Code Blue, Code Blue." Those words summon up frightening and fearful feelings as staff are alerted to a medical emergency involving life and death.
Now the "Chimes of Joy" are becoming familiar to many as well. After the birth of a baby, chimes are played over the paging system to get everyone's attention, then soft sounds of a lullaby float down each corridor of the hospital, announcinng a new life. Many people benefit from this moment of happiness, but for two families, it became a significant event in their lives.
In a hospital room on the medical floor, a family held vigil. A woman with cancer, who had fought a brave battle for many months is now gravely ill. This frail patient was at peace with God and had no fear of dying. Her family surrounded her with love and support. When the nurses gently made them aware that the time was drawing close to her final breath, they each prepared themselves for the loss.
Then they heard the dying woman whisper... " I hope a new life comes into this world as I leave..."
Within seconds, chimes played and a lullaby floated through the air as their mother smiled up at them, closed her tired eyes and died serenely. Amazed and speechless, the family cried tears of sorrow and joy.
Feeling a bond with this newborn, the grieving family wanted to know more of this perfectly timed birth. A few days later in a local newspaper, next to their mother's obituary, they spotted the birth announcement of the sama date. They called the parents and carefully introduced themselves to the puzzled couple sharing their poignant story. The new parents were delighted to hear from them and graciously accepted the $100 gift and in honor of the family's wife and mother bought a savings bond for their son.
Up through the years the two families remained close and shared pictures of the growing baby.
Now the "Chimes of Joy" are becoming familiar to many as well. After the birth of a baby, chimes are played over the paging system to get everyone's attention, then soft sounds of a lullaby float down each corridor of the hospital, announcinng a new life. Many people benefit from this moment of happiness, but for two families, it became a significant event in their lives.
In a hospital room on the medical floor, a family held vigil. A woman with cancer, who had fought a brave battle for many months is now gravely ill. This frail patient was at peace with God and had no fear of dying. Her family surrounded her with love and support. When the nurses gently made them aware that the time was drawing close to her final breath, they each prepared themselves for the loss.
Then they heard the dying woman whisper... " I hope a new life comes into this world as I leave..."
Within seconds, chimes played and a lullaby floated through the air as their mother smiled up at them, closed her tired eyes and died serenely. Amazed and speechless, the family cried tears of sorrow and joy.
Feeling a bond with this newborn, the grieving family wanted to know more of this perfectly timed birth. A few days later in a local newspaper, next to their mother's obituary, they spotted the birth announcement of the sama date. They called the parents and carefully introduced themselves to the puzzled couple sharing their poignant story. The new parents were delighted to hear from them and graciously accepted the $100 gift and in honor of the family's wife and mother bought a savings bond for their son.
Up through the years the two families remained close and shared pictures of the growing baby.
That is the story each of us in the medical field witness everyday in our lives at work. Be it anywhere, nursing homes, private nurses, nurse care givers, clinic nurses. We have been blessed with a profession that touches lives.. as each lives touches ours. Godspeed Nurses!
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Re: Chimes of Joy... a nurse's story
by lady_vamp_force Mon Aug 18, 2008 8:12 pm
I may not be a nurse like you mi issa but the story touches my soul...i am a humble medtech but these scenes are also familiar to me... Truly, it's God's will
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Re: Chimes of Joy... a nurse's story
by lady_vamp_force Mon Aug 18, 2008 8:13 pm
I may not be a nurse like you mi issa but the story touches my soul...i am a humble medtech but these scenes are also familiar to me... Truly, it's God's will
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