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Aclose friened sent me this today and in the liht of the horrifoc events of today lets all hope that love like this still exists !
It was a busy morning in casualty 8.30am, when an elderly gent walked into have stiches removed from his thumb. He stated that he was in a hurryas he had an appointment at 9am. Itook a look at his vital signs and had him take a seat, knowing it would be over an hour beforeanyone would be able to see him. I saw him looking at his watch and decided since I was not busy with another patient to evaluate his wound. On examination I found that it was well healed , so I talked to one of the doctors,and got the needed supplies to remove the sutures and redress the wound. Whist taking care of his wound, we began to engage in conversation. I asked him if he had a doctors appiontmentthis mornin, as he was in such a hurry. The gentleman told me that he needed to go to the nursing home to eat breakfast with his wife.

I then enquired as to her health. He told me that she had been their for a while and that she was a victim of Alzheimer Disease. As we talked and \I finished dressing his wound,I asked if she would be worried if he was a bit late.

He replied that she no longer new who he was, and that she had not recognised him for 5 years now.

I was surprised and asked him,"And you still go every morning, even though she does not know who you are?". He smiled and patted my handand said. Shedoesn't know me, but I still know who she is".

I had to hold back tearsas he left, I had goose bumps on my arms, and thought, " That is the kind of love I want in my life".

True love is neither physical nor romantic. true love is an acceptance of all that is,has been, will be and will not be. Withall the jokes and fun that sre in e.mails, sometimes their are some that come alongthat have an important message,and this is one of those kind. Justhad to share it with you all at this time of tragedy.

Oh. by the way,PEACE is seeing a sunset and knowing who to thank. The happiest of people don't necessarily have the best of everything; they just make the best of everything that comes their way.

Let all our thoughts go out tonight to those who have suffered at the hands of the terrorist cowards whoever they may be and may they never be able to clear their mind of the misery they have cause others who asked for nothing but a living. ian.

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That really is beautiful Fireman :)

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Hope more people think so and think about this cruel and shameful world wher most people think of themselves only .x

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reading that,puts everything into perpective,,..i now have a big lump in my throat ..

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I too have a lump in my throat, it certainly makes you feel haw lucky we are.

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Omg!! I have a tear in my eye. I am a auxhillary nurse who looks after dementia patients and GOD do I wish all family members could be like that.
I see some hurtful things in my line of work, wish more people could be like that chap!!!! GOOD ON HIM.
And if they were this horrible, horrible world would be such a peaceful place.

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I agree love people can be awful.

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that just about sums it up ,,,,after whats happened today ..

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aww bless him, it certainly makes you look at thinks in a whole new way, just remember people amongst all this pain there are so many loving, caring and wonderful people out there..... and I reckon that includes all you lot on here too! http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/4/4_4_109.gif

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its a wonderful story fireman,a not so wonderful world.

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nice,very nice (the top bit)

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Just shows that it is not what you know, it is who you know that matters. Anyone can attain knowledge on the surface but few can get to really know their life partner as this gentleman obviously did. That is true knowledge.

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no one will ever know what they want to know unless its to late!only been in a pub for 5.5 year and the things you see,hear,and miss is unbelievable. you hear all, see all, ands say nowt. try and cope with that?i started a private blog, the first words i put into it about a certain person was short lived he died the day after!in the first 12 mths i was in here went to so many funerals,its so hard and you are supposed to stand behind a bar and look good........forget it.life is to short to argue and fall out when you meet someone you like /love make the most of it living is not for ever.

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What wonderful words Fireman. Thanks for sharing that with us.

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It does focus you on not worrying about the petty things in life. To see the true value of the one you love is one of the most enlightening things in a life. Make the most of every second as you never know when you wish you could. Events like yesterday show how suddenly your choices can come to an end. I think about those people killed yesterday and wonder what loved ones they left that morning not knowing that they wouldn't be coming home. What were their persoanl situations, had they had a petty argument. I do hope not. I make a point every morning of kissing Julie good bye.

Ian

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Thanks for that fireman, i too had tears in my eyes after reading. Very touching story.

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And a lump in my throat. People like that man are this Countries backbone, the unsung heros

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When watching yesterdays terrible events unfold.....I. like entwisi wondered about the personal situations of those killed and seriously maimed in the bombing.......and how cavalier we can all be about our day to day relationships with the folk who mean the most to us........today, if you have someone in your life who you love dearly....go and give them a hug.......they might not know why, but YOU will.

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Nice thought Margaret we don't realize how well off we are until something like this takes place .

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Congratulations must go to fireman for posting what I think is the best post on this site that I have read. It really shows that no matter what life throws at you, love will conquer all.

John

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Thank you Ian, aka Fireman. x

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go on then staggers i will forgive you for pinching my arcade award,,
that poem has made me go all mellow..:cool:

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Thanks everyone it touched a nerve with me and made me think how fragile life is and how we should look after each other and our loved ones I'm glad it made us all think a little. Espacially on such a tragic day for many people in our country. The only thing to be said now is, we will not let the ba----ds grind us down, many have tried, and failed, we are made of much stronger stuff than they never will be. We stand together and bombers can not get us all. If we all look after and love our own then we are all loved and therefore we are strong and noone can infiltrate us. Ian x

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Just a quickie. I have just returned tonight from ther Midlands where it is suspected these thugs were based. The town was dead on Friday & not a coloured member of society showed their face until late on Friday, maybe ashamed of their no doubt minority group who carried out Thursdays atrocity. However on Saturday the town was back & bustling & even spoke to an asian taxi driver at midnight who said the town was bursting. No doubt Fireman that the british spirit goes on regardless. Never heard a thing about Birmingham even though it was only thirty miles down the road. That does not mean to say that those who perished are not forgotten. Hope the powers that be sort out the scandal of the premium rate phone line for relatives who want info on lost ones too-that is a disgrace to those who died.