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26th July
2010
written by JeanMac

“Aw, what’s the matter, don’t cry.” Wayne came upon a resident who just walks around weeping all day long. Her room is next to Wayne’s.

As I entered the ward, I saw him leading her by the hand, holding it as if made of delicate porcelain.

Caught the eye of a nurse and told her to somehow separate them before Wayne saw me or he’d drop her hand like a hot potato – she was sad enough already.

The nurse had overheard Wayne telling her to not cry. He is more precious than gold, silver or all the jewels in the world.

10 Comments

  1. Chris
    26/07/2010

    So precious indeed Jean..

    That retained ‘gifting outward’ capacity you have recorded with love describing Wayne’s interactions speaks volumes of his character,…innate empathic qualities… strongly preserved despite this wretched illness that sadly leaves him feeling often personaly aware of a huge painful loss.

    (I’m sure from your writing that is true)
    Hugs to you both,
    Chris

  2. 26/07/2010

    You are both so in tuned to the feelings of others. A match truly made in heaven. HUGS

  3. 26/07/2010

    The compassion is so deeply ingrained in his personality, that even this dreaded disease cannot compete with the goodness within!

  4. 26/07/2010

    I totally agree and couldn’t say it better then Corgidogmama – nothing can rob his goodness. sandie

  5. 26/07/2010

    He is a real treasure and so are YOU!

    Hugs,
    SMB

  6. Monica
    27/07/2010

    I agree with midlife slices….both precious jewels:)

  7. 27/07/2010

    I’m reminded of that line from a favorite song, “I believe there are angels among us ….”

  8. 27/07/2010

    Jean, this is the sweetest and most uplifting post! You and Wayne are treasures!!

  9. 30/07/2010

    so much agree… Corgidogmama said it beautifully….

  10. 31/07/2010

    Oh so very much more precious!