Doing a good deed in the hospital
I was an inpatient at the local hospital. As they wheeled me in my room all of a sudden it felt very cold air temperature wise. I said hello to my new roommate, I'll call him "Dave" an 80+ year old gentleman with his wife I'll call her "Maryanne" at his bedside around the clock and their oldest Son, Dan was visiting him. as the Gurney Transportation wheeled me into my room. Dave had been in the Hospital for one week and was having breathing issues. They were complaining to me that it was very cold in the room. The hospital had its air conditioning "ON" during the winter months. I was comfortable because I had brought from home a sleeping bag and big pillow. which gotta admit I never done before but kept me nice and toasty in the hospital. I admit I did brag at first that I did have one but then remembered about Jesuss telling the story about those who help their fellow person in need, He does to me!" So I used my cellphone placed a delivery order In order to place a delivery online I had to place a $50.00 order plus they adding fees for delivery and what not. So I bought a 12 pack of pop that i never drank, I donated that to the hospital staff. The drivery man said to me what do y
It’s amazing how small acts of kindness can make such a difference in a hospital setting. Your willingness to engage with your roommate during a vulnerable time speaks volumes about your character. That connection can truly help alleviate some of the fear and isolation that patients often
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That moment you meet a new roommate in a hospital is so crucial — it sets the tone for either a comfort or an uncomfortable stay. It's nice to hear you reached out to them, as small interactions can mean so much when you're feeling vulnerable. You've got to collectively uplift each other.
It's incredible how a simple hello can make such a difference in those sterile hospital environments. The emotional warmth from connecting with someone can really counter the cold, clinical atmosphere. It’s a reminder that even in tough situations, human kindness can shine through.
It's amazing how just the atmosphere in a hospital room can affect your mood. Once you start interacting with your roommate, things tend to feel a little warmer—both literally and figuratively. It’s those connections that can make a tough experience feel less isolating.
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Your experience really highlights the importance of kindness in those tough moments. Even the smallest actions can make a big impact on someone feeling vulnerable in a hospital. It’s great that you reached out to your roommate—human connection can be so comforting in scary places like
It's surprising how the environment can feel so stark in a hospital. That freezing air hits you, and it really sets the tone for the whole