"A very tired nurse walks into a bank, totally exhausted after an 18-hour shift.
Preparing to write a cheque, she pulls a 'rectal' thermometer out of her purse and tries to write with it. When she realizes her mistake, she looks at the flabbergasted teller...and without missing a beat, she says:
"Well, that's great...that's just great .... Some asshole's got my pen!!"
This was provided by Gerardine Quigley, one of my many friends from Ireland that I miss so much, and is very respectably dedicated to all the wonderful nurses and staff who do such a fantastic job.
I attended hospital myself not that long ago, and the staff were unbelievably helpful and patient.
Likewise, I know of someone special who is regularly receiving treatment, and she can't speak highly enough of their kindness.
I guess I'm at the mercy of the expertise and skill of these doctors and nurses, as they try to treat and heal (where possible), or least prolong the health of my close friend, as they strive to find some sort of miracle to sustain her precious life.
At the other end of the scale, there are those fantastic nusres and mid-wives who help to bring new life into this world.
I know of three nurses personally, and they are all lovely ladies so if you're reading this take a bow because you are very special indeed!
Ramblin' Steve
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