I have worked in several convelescent hospitals in my lifetime. The last I worked in was very small and I actually had the time to really get to know and love my "Old Ones". I worked there at a time that my life was in a real mess! (what else is new? LOL) They gave to me so much more than I could have ever given to them! When I left them behind I somehow felt that I was deserting them. I had to do something ~ So . . . many years ago, I wrote what you have just read. I take out the guitar once in awhile and sing it in their memory. I can still picure Rose, so large that it took three of us to get her out of bed. Her heart was every bit as big as her size. I can still see Charlie ~ making sure everyone found their way to dinner ~ and Effie~ my dear, dear, Effie! Her hugs were waiting each morning as I walked down the hall and was the last I felt as I walked out the door on the day I was to leave them behind. So many beautiful people that had given much to the world and was continuing to give! When the door to the hospital closed behind me that last day, a very big part of my heart remained behind the closed door forever with my "Old Ones" Such beautiful angels I am sure they have made. ~Lesa~
