Hope

[michaelboy]

I'm supposed to start volunteering in the ER by late July. Honestly, I'm excited but also a little nervous. It has been almost eight years since I've been in that environment and being a bit older makes me a little unsure of myself. Oddly enough, I especially want to make those who are gone from my life, proud of me. I guess it is a way of honoring them (since words are no longer possible) by doing my very best.

This simple little tune in its words -- reminds me and describes love lost, love kept, my weaknesses, my fears, hopes and failures and so many things I tried to be but couldn't or didn't always. It is both good and very hard for me.

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In each unspoken sound and every unwritten word
the preponderance of unreckoned silence is deafening
I may not see the shadows that encumber your heart
(during your everyday life)
or a grow a garden tomato from one of your vines
yet the same sun that brings such consternation,
equally brings warmth, desire, joy and hope.

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Remember, Red. Hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things and no good thing ever dies. I will be hoping that this letter finds you, and finds you well. Your friend, Andy.
~ From: Shawshank Redemption, excerpt from "Andy's" letter to "Red"

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[michaelboy]

I'm not certain but if it is similar to my last experience, it would be greeting families and patients, providing comfort in terms of warm blankets, conversation, small snacks, helping families with grief or stress, cleaning up areas, restocking sheets & blankets, transporting patients and medical records. I would even occasionally help clean up trauma/treatment rooms and patients that had passed in order to bring families into the rooms to see them. Many times, it would simply be providing information and spending time talking with patients or families