Quotes...

These are quotes from some of the patients that I have seen that taught me something, made me think or just inspired me to be better:

- "Well... I've decided that I can either laugh at all the problems I have or I can cry. It's okay to cry once in a while but better when you laugh." 

- "I decided to quit my mundane job that made a lot of money and do things I love like write, create art and spend A LOT of time with my kids. My kids just knew me as the man that ate dinner with them sometimes. After I quit my job, I had a real relationship with my kids and I will never regret the pay-cut I took for that."

- "Life has given me a second chance. I want to mend any relationship I've made a mess of." 

- "I think my biggest accomplishment in my life is being a mom and grandmother. I wish everyone had the chance to have children."

- "There are some moments in life you wish could just stand still but everything changes and then you realize that moment was a pretty big deal in the scheme of things." 

- "You never will know how much you miss someone until they are gone. I wish I would have cherished time with my family more." 

A lot of the patients that I have seen can't express what they are thinking... I am so happy to be in a profession where communication is the goal. I'm also so happy to learn from and help people who can tell me what they are thinking. I have been touched by each patient whether they can verbally communicate the lessons they have learned or reach out to me through the spirit that resonates in them. 

I love the field I have chosen.

The take-home message my patient have given me is: 

- Family is the most important thing. 

- Treating others kindly is equally as important. 

- Laughing through trials is always the best way to handle it even when crying is an option. 

- In the end the little moments will be the big moments. Cherish them. 

Thank you to the patients at IMC. I have been truly blessed to be part of your recovery and life.