Journalist Rocky the Squirrel here –
Keeping his paws on the nuts of the world –
Very important week this week – there are lots of different ways to acknowledge this wonderful professional. Here are some important dates for you to remember:
This entire week provides recognition to nurses for their contribution and commitment to quality health care. We should all be aware of the importance of nurses in all stages of our lives from infant to elderly. They comfort us, support us, encourage us and help us in our times of need.
Did you know? The roots of International Nurse’s Day goes back to 1953. Dorothy Sutherland who was over the US Department of Health, Education and Welfare sent a proposal to President Eisenhower to proclaim a Nurse Day in October of the following year. The proclamation was not officially made. But, this week was created and gained national recognition.
Also did you know? International Nurse’s Day is celebrated on May 12th because that is the birthday of Florence Nightingale.
So here’s a HUGE thank you to all of the wonderful nurse’s out there who take care of all of our loved ones and give that extra love.
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Okay Friends – Here We Go!
My sweet friends at Nikitaland have started this monthly issue of Pay It Forward. We asked for you to keep this in mind all month and to share things here today on what you have been able to do. Paying it forward is not for bragging purposes – it’s an attempt to show how many different things we can do to pay it forward – lots of them don’t even include money. Gestures that we take for granted may be a God send to another person.
You know my mom has been going to the plasma clinic now for several months. There is a nurse there named Val that mom has just fallen in love with. No matter how busy her day, she has a smile to open the sky and always a kind word. Last week, it was birthday. Mom surprised her with a small gift of appreciation – something she could share with her family. I hope it brought a smile to everyone like she always brings a smile to my mom’s face.
And speaking of the plasma clinic – mom has made her 20th donation this past week as well. When she started, she made a personal commitment to herself to do 20 donations. There have been up and down times – times she has wanted to quit – but she kept on to meet her goal. I’m not sure how many people mom has touched with her donations but we are proud of her here at the Hotel Thompson. And you know what, she is trying to do 20 more. At that end of 40, she will reevaluate how she feels.
My buddy Nikitaland made up a good deeds sheet. You can get it here. You can print it, hang it on your fridge and just jot some things down that you do during the month. That way at our next meet up, you can share what you have done to PAY IT FORWARD.
AND if you are interested in getting some Pay it Forward bracelets, check out Nikitaland’s post here for ordering information. Believe me friends – WE CAN ALL MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
Next meet up will be March 2nd – mark your calendars!
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Journalist Rocky the Squirrel here –
Keeping his paws on the nuts of the world –
Very important week this week – there are lots of different ways to acknowledge this wonderful professional. Here are some important dates for you to remember:
This entire week provides recognition to nurses for their contribution and commitment to quality health care. We should all be aware of the importance of nurses in all stages of our lives from infant to elderly. They comfort us, support us, encourage us and help us in our times of need.
Did you know? The roots of International Nurse’s Day goes back to 1953. Dorothy Sutherland who was over the US Department of Health, Education and Welfare sent a proposal to President Eisenhower to proclaim a Nurse Day in October of the following year. The proclamation was not officially made. But, this week was created and gained national recognition.
Also did you know? International Nurse’s Day is celebrated on May 12th because that is the birthday of Florence Nightingale.
So here’s a HUGE thank you to all of the wonderful nurse’s out there who take care of all of our loved ones and give that extra love.
Tags: 1953, appreciation, bacon, birthday, committment, Dorothy Sutherland, encouragement, Florence Nightingale, freedom, fun, happy, Holiday, International Nurse's Day, Journalist Rocky the Squirrel, Love, May 12, miniature pot bellied pig, National Nurse's Week, National School Nurses Day, National Student Nurse's Day, nurse, pig, President, President Eisenhower, priceless, recognition, Rocky, Rocky the Squirrel, smart, spoiled, squirrel, US Department of Health
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