In Her Time Of Greatest Need

--by gadgets, posted Aug 4, 2011

I used to work in a hospital as a Pharmacy Technician. As part of our duties we would make rounds of all the nursing stations to pick up orders deliver medication, etc.

On one of my rounds I met an elderly lady. She was sitting outside a room crying. People walked past and saw her crying but nobody offered to help. I stopped and asked if she was okay. She said her husband was in the room - dying.

I asked if I could call anyone or do anything for her but she said she didn't have any family near-by and they never had any kids. So, I just sat there a while, holding her hand and listening to her.

This went on for weeks, me listening and hugging, and her waiting and crying.

Well one day on my rounds I saw her sitting there, not crying. So, I went to sit with her and I asked if everything was okay. She told me that her husband had died the night before. Surprised, I asked her why she was stll here. That's when she said, "I came back to say thank you. Thank you for sitting with me, listening to me and just being there, helping me through this."

I hugged her and wished her well.

I walked away with tears in my eyes and a heart bursting with joy because I had been able to help someone through her darkest days.

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Posted by gadgets
Aug 4, 2011
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Readers Comments

jsmc10 wrote: You have no idea how much little acts like someone listening can be helpful, thank you for being there for the woman in need

GuessWhat wrote: Thank you!

franksai wrote: When we entended our hand for help the other people, our life will be trascend and mark the way for other generations. And the sky so happy with those.

treeflowerpuzzle wrote: It was so good of you to do that. Shame on those people for walking by that woman without doing anything. People can be so heartless and self-centered. Sometimes all it takes is a few kind words to turn someone around.

crosby2126 wrote: God sends us angels on earth. You were the angel he sent. Thank you for listening to that small voice.

sajha wrote: How beautiful and how blessed you both are as a result of your kindness. Saj

sethi wrote: Beautiful , dear friend for who you were. You earned a life long gratitude from that friend of yours in her hour of need. God bless you.

RMB333 wrote: Gadgets, you gave so much relief to that lady. Beautiful! Thanks a million for sharing such a lovely story. Untold blessings will follow!

Joy wrote: What a beautiful story. How kind of you to show compassion during that woman's time of need. How gracious that she appreciated what you gave her. Many blessings to you.

luv4all wrote: I just loved to read this. It was such a beautiful connection between yourself and the lady. Wow! No relationship except humanity and love can create such a wonderful space in our hearts for others and then no one remains a stranger or lonely!

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