I startled a poor woman at an estate sale today. I recognized her immediately, and felt compelled to speak to her. I said, "Excuse me, but can I just tell you how very much I appreciate you?" She was the hospital chaplain who woke me at 3am on the ICU waiting room floor, called my sister to ask her to come, and prayed with me until she arrived. It was clear she didn't remember me, even after I'd blurted out a brief summary of our connection. She's certainly woken many other family members to relay news even more grim. I was simply grateful for the opportunity to let her know she'd made a difference for me.
"The only gift is a portion of thyself." ~Ralph Waldo Emerson
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