O/T Unbelievable kindness! | Arthritis Information
Hi guys, as you know Liam my 12 y.o. son is going into hospital on Monday for 3 weeks, Luke my 8y.o. is going to accompany me in the family unit of sick children. Since Gary my hubby only recently got a new job at nighttime until early morning (1-3am ish), it will be difficult for him to get someone to take care of Luke while he is at work, so we spoke to the school people and they said no problem, take him with you and we will provide some schoolwork for him. So we were very happy with this arrangement and my GP was asking me what our arrangements were so I explained. Well, she never fails to surprise me with her kind, caring ways, she asked me if I would mind if she looked after Luke for me at her place for the whole 3 weeks, I told her I wouldn't dream of doing that to her, she would not give up, she said her son is only 9 and they would be great together!!! I have said no of course, she was worried about me taking Luke and it all being too much for me I think.
I just cannot believe how kind she is, such a caring lady, there is nothing she would not do to help out. I thanked her and really made her realise how much I appreciate just knowing she is around, I am very lucky, I realise this and in turn I try to be nice to people too, as I know how much it makes my day when people show you they care. Hugs Janie.
Janie,
What an great post. I love reading/hearing about the kindness of others. It really does inspire you to do good when someone has been good to you. There was a commercial that used to air about this that I liked watching. A person would witness an act of kindness, which inspired them to commit an act of kindness. People kept witnessing the good and in turn doing good. It just kept snowballing.
What an awesome GP you have.
THis doctor really sounds great.Janie maybe you should reward her kindness, and give your son some fun time by letting her have him for a bit, everyone wins that way, she gets company for her only child, your son gets time out to have fun and you have one less person to worry about.
I only managed 1 child and during holidays once we'd done our quality time together (museums/theme parks etc etc) and he'd got bored of me
Maybe you'd be helping her out too.
Janie, I know this must have done your heart good! To meet and have such a caring person in your corner is a wonderful thing. Sarah is right, you may be helping her out and Luke may really enjoy such a visit... like a vacation!
I think of you and Liam every day and wish all the goodness you both deserve.
You are very fortunate that is for sure. I was given a similar opportunity, our Ped used to babysit for my daughter all the time. Of course it was really his daughter to do the babysitting but there were numerous times when she was away that he would take my daughter, she loved it! They had so much fun. He also spent an enormous amount of time with our son who still looks up to him ( they both do) to this day.
There are kind people out there, finding them can be as easy as making a new friend or choosing a DR. :)
Thankyou guys, I know how extremely lucky I am, she is going into Brisbane until
Weds and asked me to phone her to go for a coffee so I will definitely do that, Sarah I agree with you about it being good for her too, Luke won't stay with anyone unfortunately, he really does get separation anxiety, God knows what I have done to these kids! But I will certainly get the kids together when we come back. love Jane. Waddie, thankyou so much, I feel your kind spirit. God Bless all my friends on here and thanks always.
Absolutely awesome Janie!u have a treasure there, janie - if son doesn't like to e separated, then yes might be good for him and ped's son to get together now and then when u get home again. yes, there is kindness in the world, but the bad stuff seems to be what hits the headlines.
Lorraine
What a wonderful post Janie. I hope all goes well for your family.
What an awesome offer! She sounds like a wonderful person. I hope these three weeks go by smoothly for you and your family. Sending lots of gentle hugs your way. :)
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