A time to care

The true power of healing

lay not in the green floors,

the white walls,

machines that monitor,

syringes,

medication,

or intravenous drips,

but rather …

In the blue-eyed doctor

who takes the time to sit and chat,

In the overworked nurse

who takes the time to give you a hug,

In the social worker

who cares enough to listen;

and the understanding that as difficult as watching people in pain is for them …

for the loved ones it is even more so.

There is a hospital unit

in a country town

that knows this,

and lives by it;

To all who cared not only for my mother,

but for me,

at Mary Coram Rehab

I humbly say …

Love,

Blessings,

Gratitude,

and heartfelt thanks;

We, the families of Shepparton,

the young, the elderly and the inbetween,

are so very lucky to have you.

© Dianne Traynor  1 July 2012

Photography ~ Dianne Traynor