Memories of a Special Construction Worker at the Hospital

--by nflowers1228, posted Jul 4, 2008

I would like to share a random act of kindness by a stranger whose name I don’t know and don’t think I will ever see again. Six years ago when my son was 3 years old, he was diagnosed with ALL Leukemia. He was hospitalized for much of his treatment and as you can imagine, keeping a 3 year old entertained in a hospital room can be quite a challenge.

He was seriously into trucks and tractors at the time, wearing his yellow construction hat and boots every day, even during treatment. Conveniently, there was some construction going on at the hospital that involved a huge crane. To alleviate my son’s boredom, I would wheel him down the hall (IV pump and all) to the big picture window where we could watch the construction work.

It was one of the crane operators that really made a difference for my son. It started as a wave and a smile; then a thumbs-up, and eventually he would bring him various union stickers to put on his construction helmet just like the “real” construction workers. I can’t tell you the difference this made to my son. He looked forward to these visits and this made the hospital visits so much more tolerable for him (not to mention how much it did for me).

As I said, I don’t know this stranger’s name; I'm sure I wouldn't recognize him if he passed me on the street. But, I will always remember how good it felt to have someone show this simple act of kindness to my son and I, helping to turn a difficult situation into something with wonderful memories.

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Posted by nflowers1228
Jul 4, 2008
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lOVEBUG wrote: Always be aware of the stranger, they are angels in disguise. Glad you met one. 7 years ago our daughter was diagnozed with lukemia, given only 2 ot 3 years to live, but strangers looked for a cure and found a magic bullet for her, and she is still with us, raising 4 fine grandchildren, All because a stranger, she never even saw, took time to research her illness. God is good, and always has been, He shows himself in people we would not recognize if we met them in the local wal-mart. Alway be aware, the next stranger just might be a angel.God Bless you and yours.

JuneBug wrote: An angel...That's what it was...simply an angel....They walk amongst us! Isn't that wonderful???? :]

AURELIA wrote: Why not fly with the best of them and learn from their examples. We are lucky to be among them and should try hard to appreciate their kind whispers and gentle breezes...Keep doing your RAOKs(random acts of kindness), you never know whose Angel YOU might be that day. :) ~Aurelia

perseverance wrote: Smile is the starting point and we have to do it more often( we do not) and it can open up a world of all possibilies and that is way it is the longest word!!

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